Pumpkin Walnut Bread

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I got this pumpkin walnut bread recipe from a coworker years ago at a company potluck. It's goof proof — even kids can make it! Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert. I give these loaves as gifts at Christmas too, just add a bow and voilà!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x5-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-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.

Cook’s Note

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 (per serving)

318 Calories
17g Fat
40g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 318
% 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.