Classic Moist Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar with 1/2 cup vegetable oil until well combined.
4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. Stir in 1 cup canned pumpkin puree until smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined; do not overmix.
7. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.