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Libby's Pumpkin Bread recipe

Libby's Pumpkin Bread recipe combines pure pumpkin puree with simple ingredients to create a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 263 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and ginger.
    1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the pumpkin and mix until combined.
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the water. Mix until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
    1/3 cup water, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Slice and serve the pumpkin bread, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 3394IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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