Description
This Maple Pumpkin Bread is the perfect autumn treat, blending earthy pumpkin with the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Infused with warm spices, this moist and flavorful loaf is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s a seasonal must-have for your baking list.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Baking powder: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Ground nutmeg: ½ tsp
- Ground ginger: ½ tsp
Wet Ingredients:
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup
- Maple syrup: ½ cup
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Vegetable oil: ½ cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Set aside.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the wet ingredients are smooth and fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
Step 5: Pour Into the Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 6: Bake the Bread
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American