Description
Sour Cream Pumpkin Bread is a moist, flavorful autumn treat combining rich pumpkin, warm spices, and a soft texture. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy snack with tea or coffee, this easy-to-make bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Pumpkin Puree
- Sour Cream
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix on low speed until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake 65-75 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes; loosen edges with a knife, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Test doneness with a toothpick. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. Bread freezes well for up to three months. Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg