Description
This Downeast Maine pumpkin bread is the ultimate comfort food! Bursting with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, this moist and tender bread is perfect for any time of year. Whether enjoyed with coffee, as an afternoon treat, or shared with loved ones, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ⅔ cup water
- 3 cups white sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans to prevent sticking. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. - Blend Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sugar. Mix until smooth and well blended. - Combine Mixtures
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing. - Fill Loaf Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, filling each about three-quarters full. - Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool
Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Spice Adjustment: Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference for a milder or bolder flavor.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy plain, spread with butter, or topped with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American