One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts

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Moist pumpkin bread infused with warm spices and crunchy walnuts, made easily in one bowl for minimal cleanup. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts gently until distributed.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the center of the oven for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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