Description
This Vanilla Pudding Pumpkin Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread combining the creamy richness of vanilla instant pudding with the warm spices of pumpkin. Perfect for fall baking, it’s easy to prepare and yields a tender loaf that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding dry mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature when you’re ready to bake the bread.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil until well combined. Stir in the pumpkin puree and sugar, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the vanilla instant pudding mix, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare baking pan: Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or grease it with butter to prevent sticking. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 15 to 30 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Leftovers: Ensure the bread is completely cool before wrapping it loosely in a paper towel and placing it inside a zip-lock bag or airtight container. Store at room temperature. The paper towel helps absorb any excess moisture to keep the bread fresh.
- Freezing: For longer storage, wrap the bread tightly with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: To reheat, allow the bread to come to room temperature first. Warm it in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes for a freshly baked taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
