Libby’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe (Moist & Spiced)
This Libby’s Pumpkin Bread is moist, spiced, and full of fall flavor. Made with pumpkin puree and warm spices, it’s a perfect treat for the season or any time you’re craving a comforting, homemade loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can 15 oz Libby’s pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until smooth
- Stir in vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract until combined
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined
- Fold in the walnuts or pecans if using
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute half of the vegetable oil with applesauce
- You can use ground ginger for a little extra spice
- This bread freezes well for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap