Spiced Maple Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Moist pumpkin bread infused with warm spices and sweet maple syrup, studded with crunchy walnuts. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 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 280 calories and feeds 8, 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.

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Step 2: In a large 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 well combined.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then gently stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Step 6: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.