Ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the loaf pan: Grease the pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Add optional ingredients: Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  7. Pour batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.