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

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked pumpkin bread to signify the arrival of the fall season. This Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Raisins and Pecans is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring a blend of aromatic spices, sweet raisins, and crunchy pecans. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast treat or a festive dessert to share with loved ones, this recipe is sure to become a new autumn favorite.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)
  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup hot water
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 9x5-inch loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, sugar, pumpkin, raisins, pecans, oil, water, eggs, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves together in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 143mg