Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (2g) salt
- 2 teaspoons (4g) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (2g) ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cloves
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (235ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray and dust them with a light coating of flour, tapping out the excess.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 375g all-purpose flour, 5g baking soda, 2g salt, 4g ground cinnamon, 2g ground nutmeg, and 2g ground cloves until no clumps remain.
- In the same bowl or a separate one, beat the 425g pumpkin puree, 200g granulated sugar, 200g brown sugar, 235ml vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 5ml vanilla extract.
- Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear to ensure the bread remains tender.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, and the top should be a deep golden brown.
- Let the loaves rest in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.