How to Make Pumpkin Bread with Raisins and Pecans - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, there’s no better time to start baking with fall flavors. And what better way to embrace the season than with a warm, spiced loaf of pumpkin bread? This cozy treat is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. And with the addition of sweet raisins and crunchy pecans, this pumpkin bread recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your fall baking rotation.

Made with real pumpkin puree, this bread is not only delicious ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 medium loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Toss raisins and pecans with 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture in a separate bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until well combined. Add flour mixture slowly and blend thoroughly. Fold in raisins and pecans.
  • Pour batter evenly between the 2 prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm and tops spring back lightly when pressed, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely on racks before serving.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 592mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 162mg