Homemade Pumpkin Bread
This Homemade Pumpkin Bread is a classic fall favorite made with pumpkin, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of dark brown sugar. It is a longtime family recipe that is simple to make and perfect for sharing with friends. Enjoy it plain or spread a slice with whipped cream cheese.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Loaf Pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 4 eggs
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 cups pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Stir the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Make a hole in the center.
- Add the corn syrup, eggs, water, and pumpkin to the bowl. Mix together.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan of your choice, filling it about halfway up the pan. Lightly grease a metal loaf pan; greasing is not necessary with most disposable pans.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes or more, depending on the size of your pan.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and cool completely.
- Enjoy as is, or spread a slice with whipped cream cheese.
Notes
- Baking time will vary depending on the size and type of loaf pan used.
- The original recipe recommends filling the pan only about halfway.
- Disposable loaf pans are convenient when giving the bread as a gift.