Maine Pumpkin Bread is a moist and flavorful treat, featuring the warm spices of autumn. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even as a dessert. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger with pumpkin purée creates a deliciously spiced bread that embodies the essence of fall.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, water, and sugar until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then remove them from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the pumpkin bread.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 220-250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Prep and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes
Servings
- Serves: 16-20 (2 loaves)
Maine Pumpkin Bread is a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of fall. Its delightful blend of spices and pumpkin creates a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. This bread also makes a great gift for friends and family!
