Pumpkin Bread

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Whisk together in a medium bowl: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

2. Step 2.

   Whisk together in a large bowl until smooth: 1 ⅓ cups sugar (265g) or 1 cup sugar (200g) plus ⅓ cup packed (75g) brown sugar; 1 ¼ cups cooked or canned unsweetened pumpkin puree; ¾ cup (155g) vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; ½ teaspoon vanilla

3. Step 3.

   Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir just until smooth. If desired, fold in: (½ cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts or pecans); (½ cup chocolate chips or white chocolate chips)

4. Step 4.

   Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. If desired, for a crunchy, sparkling top crust, sprinkle with: (2 teaspoons sugar)

5. Step 5.

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.