Nothing says fall like pumpkin bread — warm, soft, and full of cozy spices. This simple recipe is perfect for baking with kids, and it fills your kitchen with the scent of autumn.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine pumpkin, sugars, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine: Slowly stir dry ingredients into wet. Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Kid Tip:
Let your little one help with stirring and pouring — it’s messy, fun, and teaches basic kitchen skills!
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One slice of this pumpkin bread, and you’ll understand why it’s the flavor of the season.