Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread from Barefoot Contessa is one of the best Pumpkin Bread recipes ever. This moist homemade Pumpkin Bread is made with canned pumpkin purée, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and a blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. 

This easy Pumpkin Bread recipe takes about 65-75 minutes to bake and yields 2 spicy loaves. Feel free to leave feedback about this spicy Pumpkin loaf.

Homemade Pumpkin Bread Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can of 100% pure pumpkin
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs

How To Make Homemade Moist Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and set the rack in the middle.
  2. Grease two 8 x 4-inch baking pans with butter and sprinkle some flour inside.
  3. In a big bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Keep this bowl aside.
  4. Now, in another big bowl, mix the soft butter and sugar until they blend well. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after you add each egg. Then, pour in the pumpkin and mix everything together.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture you kept aside into this pumpkin mix. Stir everything until it blends well.
  6. Pour this mix into the two baking pans, making sure you split it evenly between them.
  7. Place the pans in the oven and bake for about 65-75 minutes. You can check if it’s done by poking it with a stick or fork. If it comes out clean, your bread is ready.
  8. Once baked, take out the pans and let the bread cool for about 10 minutes. After that, you can take the bread out of the pans and let them cool down completely.
  9. Now, your pumpkin bread is ready to be sliced and enjoyed!
Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread
Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

How Long To Let Pumpkin Bread Cool 

You should let Pumpkin Bread cool at least for 15 minutes before serving; this will help the flavors to meld and maintain their moisture.

How To Store Homemade Pumpkin Bread 

Here is how to correctly store Pumpkin Bread:

  1. After the bread has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  2. Place it in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag to prevent it from getting stale or absorbing odors from the fridge.

How Long Does Pumpkin Bread Last In The Fridge 

Pumpkin Bread can last in the fridge for about 5-7 days. Ensure it’s wrapped well to stay moist and fresh.

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Bread 

Yes, Pumpkin Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze Pumpkin Bread correctly, simply allow it to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or freezer wrap then freeze. 

To thaw frozen Pumpkin Bread, remove it from the freezer and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. If you prefer a warm slice, you can also heat it in the oven or toast it before serving.

Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread
Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

Why Is My Pumpkin Bread Not Cooking In The Middle 

Your Pumpkin Bread is undercooked in the middle because of uneven oven temperature or excessive moisture in the batter. 

To fix it, cover the cooked sides with aluminum foil and reduce the oven to 300°F. Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the middle is done.

Pumpkin Bread Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice

  • Calories: 166
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Sodium: 117 mg
  • Cholesterol: 31 mg

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Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time:1 hour 5 minutesTotal time:1 hour 25 minutesServings:2 Pumpkin loavesCalories:166 kcal

Description

Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread from Barefoot Contessa is one of the best Pumpkin Bread recipes ever. This moist homemade Pumpkin Bread is made with canned pumpkin purée, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and a blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

This easy Pumpkin Bread recipe takes about 65-75 minutes to bake and yields 2 spicy loaves. Feel free to leave feedback about this spicy Pumpkin loaf.

Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread Ingredients

How To Make Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and set the rack in the middle.
  2. Grease two 8 x 4-inch baking pans with butter and sprinkle some flour inside.
  3. In a big bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Keep this bowl aside.
  4. Now, in another big bowl, mix the soft butter and sugar until they blend well. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after you add each egg. Then, pour in the pumpkin and mix everything together.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture you kept aside into this pumpkin mix. Stir everything until it blends well.
  6. Pour this mix into the two baking pans, making sure you split it evenly between them.
  7. Place the pans in the oven and bake for about 65-75 minutes. You can check if it’s done by poking it with a stick or fork. If it comes out clean, your bread is ready.
  8. Once baked, take out the pans and let the bread cool for about 10 minutes. After that, you can take the bread out of the pans and let them cool down completely.
  9. Now, your pumpkin bread is ready to be sliced and enjoyed!
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Hamdi Saidani

Hamdi Saidani has been a food and recipe blogger for more than 5 years years. He specializes in creating and recreating recipes from top chefs, making them easy to follow and accessible for home cooks.

3 Comments

  1. This recipe came out delicious! Very sweet for being labeled as a pumpkin bread but it is very good. Made it with a mini multi loaf pan and cooking time was about 28 minutes on 325 degrees.

  2. Your picture has walnuts in the bread but not in the recipe!!!

    1. It doesn’t matter, cz some ina garten recipes doesn’t have pics, so i try to include the closest picture to the recipe.

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