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Golden-brown Smitten Kitchen pumpkin bread presented on a cutting board, highlighting its perfect texture and tantalizing appearance.

Smitten Kitchen Pumpkin Perfection

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Smitten Kitchen Pumpkin Perfection is the ultimate fall delight that captures the essence of the season with its warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this pumpkin bread will impress everyone at your table.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. If using fresh pumpkin, blend it until smooth; otherwise, use canned pumpkin puree.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs, then combine with the dry ingredients.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, sprinkle with walnuts or pumpkin seeds if desired, and bake for about 60 minutes.

Notes

  • Store wrapped in plastic or foil at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For storage longer than a week, freeze for up to three months and thaw in the fridge before serving.
  • Serving suggestions include plain, with butter, or cream cheese frosting for a sweet twist.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg