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The Ultimate Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe (Stays Soft for Days)

Three thick slices of vibrant orange, moist pumpkin bread stacked on a white plate.
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Bake this easy pumpkin bread to achieve a tender, moist loaf packed with warm fall spices. This simple recipe uses oil for maximum moisture retention, keeping your bread soft for days, making it perfect for make ahead holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice added)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and vegetable oil until combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently stir in the buttermilk until it is incorporated. The batter will be thick.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve this delicious pumpkin bread warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using oil instead of butter is the key to this bread staying moist for several days.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
  • If you want a topping, sprinkle 1/2 cup of streusel topping over the batter before it goes into the oven.

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