Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (8g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (245g) canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large (100g) eggs
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt until no clumps remain.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.