Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

This comforting, flavorful bread captures the best of autumn! Warm spices, a tender texture, and rich pumpkin flavor make it perfect for cool mornings or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or the next day – the cozy aroma alone is worth it!

Table of Contents

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Cooking Notes
• Variations
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ⅔ cup water
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions