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Close-up of moist pumpkin bread on a rustic wooden table, with a slice slightly pulled away.

The Best Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipes: From Canned Pumpkin to Fresh Puree!

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy treat. Made with simple ingredients, it’s easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix pumpkin, oil, applesauce, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients; fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into pan, bake 60-70 minutes, cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking.