Maple Pumpkin Bread
A moist and flavorful quick bread made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and sweet maple syrup. Perfect for cozy fall mornings or a comforting snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per slice, based on 10 slices):
- Calories: 280
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g