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Pumpkin Quick Bread

This Pumpkin Quick Bread is a moist, spiced loaf that brings all the warm flavors of fall to your table. Similar to banana bread but made with pumpkin puree, it features a tender crumb and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a holiday dessert, this easy-to-make bread is a cozy seasonal favorite.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

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To make this delicious quick bread, you’ll need:

  • Cooking spray

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Incorporate Eggs: Whisk in eggs one at a time until fully combined.

  4. Add Pumpkin and Spices: Stir in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, Chinese five-spice powder, and allspice until well mixed.

  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

  6. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped toasted walnuts.

  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Quick Bread / Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 (1 loaf)
  • Calories: 282 per serving
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