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A classic New England pumpkin bread that’s moist, tender, and warmly spiced. Perfect for fall mornings, holidays, or anytime you crave a cozy treat.

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

A classic New England pumpkin bread that’s moist, tender, and warmly spiced. Perfect for fall mornings, holidays, or anytime you crave a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp ginger

Equipment

  • 2 loaf pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, and sugar until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. Stir dry mixture into wet until just combined.
  5. Pour into loaf pans and bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Store at room temp up to 4 days, fridge 1 week, or freeze 3 months.
Try adding walnuts, chocolate chips, or cranberries for variety.