Introduction

Few things signal the start of fall like the warm, comforting smell of pumpkin bread wafting from the oven. Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread is a fall classic; it is moist, delicious, and perfectly spiced with autumn favorites like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s an easy loaf to bake, and it’s simply delicious any time of the day; for breakfast, snack, or dessert. It is wonderful on its own, but you can spread butter or even cream cheese to make it even more wonderful. Each slice is like a little hug for the heart.

Ingredients

• 1 (15oz) can pumpkin puree
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom

How to Make Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 9-inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, and sugar until fully incorporated.
3. In another medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom.
4. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just until no dry spots remain.
5. Transfer half the batter into each prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. I recommend covering the loaves with foil for the last 15-20 minutes to prevent the tops from over browning.
6. Allow loaves to cool for about 15 minutes in the pan, then remove and place on a cooling rack. Allow bread to come to room temperature before slicing for best results.

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