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Pumpkin Maple Bread

A heartwarming pumpkin maple bread that beautifully combines seasonal flavors, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix your wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. Bring it all together: Gradually add dry mix to wet ingredients and stir until combined. Some lumps are okay.
  5. Fold in any additional goodies if desired.
  6. Prepare your loaf pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Start checking at the 50-minute mark.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve, optionally with maple syrup or cream cheese frosting.

Notes

This bread freezes beautifully. Wrap well and enjoy later.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipes, baking, autumn desserts