Lauren Miyashiro is the former Food Director of Delish. She graduated culinary school in 2016 and mastered the art of the Crunchwrap in 2017.
While we’ll find a way to devour nearly anything pumpkin-related come fall, pumpkin bread is our go-to classic for nearly every meal—as breakfast, a snack, or even an after-dinner dessert. Everyone needs a basic recipe up their sleeve, and we happen to think ours is truly unbeatable. Easy to whip together, this quick bread is super-moist and tender with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. The best part? It’s totally adaptable—once you have the classic recipe down, you can experiment with it as you please. Here’s how to make this fall classic the best it can be:
Top tips for making the best pumpkin bread:
— Avoid overmixing. The best way to combat gummy, dense pumpkin bread is to avoid overmixing. Mix your ingredients until just combined—don’t go overboard.
— Use melted butter. Softened butter can lead to a very cakey bread, which isn’t what we’re going for here. For the ideal pumpkin bread texture, opt for melting your butter either in the microwave or on the stovetop. If a cakey bread is more your thing, cream together softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
— Sub the sour cream. You can also use yogurt if you prefer! Plain full-fat is best, but you can also use fat-free if that’s what you have on hand.
Mix-ins:
If your perfect loaf just isn’t complete without some chocolate or a nutty addition, feel free to add 'em in! Fold in 1 cup of extra stuff, like chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, or pepitas, once the batter is made, then bake as directed.
Storage:
First off, if you do have any leftovers, we recommend keeping it whole and not in slices. The loaf can be left on your counter, covered with a towel or plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. Want it for longer? Wrap it thoroughly in plastic wrap, give it a once-over with foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Did you love this pumpkin bread as much as we did? Let us know just how much in the comments below!
- Yields:
- 1
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
Cooking spray
- 2 c.
(240 g.) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp.
baking soda
- 1 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp.
ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp.
ground nutmeg
- 2
large eggs
- 1 1/4 c.
(250 g.) granulated sugar
- 1 c.
pumpkin puree
- 1/2 c.
(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 c.
sour cream
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
- Nutrition Information
- Calories3177 Fat127 gSaturated fat68 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol650 mgSodium2435 mgCarbohydrates460 gFiber15 gSugar274 gProtein43 gVitamin D2 mcgCalcium441 mgIron17 mgPotassium1029 mg
- Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Powered by
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8"x4" loaf pan with parchment, then grease with cooking spray.
- Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Step 3In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, butter, sour cream, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Step 4Gradually add dry ingredients to egg mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar (if using).
- Step 5Bake bread until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly.
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