Description
Vanilla Pudding Pumpkin Bread is the perfect fusion of creamy vanilla and warm pumpkin spice. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this bread is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. It’s a treat your family and friends will love any time of year!
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and both sugars until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use Fresh Spices: Ensure your spices are fresh for the most vibrant flavor.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the bread dense, so stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Make It Ahead: This bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Cuisine: American