Irresistible Pumpkin Walnut Bread: The Perfect Fall Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9×5-inch loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsunsifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • ¾teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground nutmeg

  • ½teaspoonground cloves

  • ¼teaspoonbaking powder

  • ¼teaspoonground ginger (Optional)

  • 1cuppumpkin purée

  • ½cupvegetable oil

  • 2eggs, beaten

  • 1cupchopped walnuts

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add pumpkin purée, oil, and eggs. Stir well, then fold in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.

Tips

I usually double this recipe to make three medium loaves. Bake loaves for 75 minutes.

Use homemade pumpkin purée instead of canned if preferred.

Once cooled, you can wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and freeze for up to four months. It stays really fresh and moist!

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
21%
Saturated Fat
2g
12%
Cholesterol
31mg
10%
Sodium
322mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
26g
Protein
4g
9%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
29mg
2%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
116mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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