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Harvest Spice Bread

This delightful Harvest Spice Bread fills your home with the warmth of fall flavors, combining pumpkin, cinnamon, and just the right spices for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon freshly grated preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs beaten in one at a time
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts can be substituted with pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well blended.
  3. Blend the Sugars and Oil: In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is light and airy.
  5. Add the Veggies: Stir in the grated carrots, applesauce, and canned pumpkin.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Toss in Extras: Fold in the raisins and walnuts, ensuring even distribution.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use fresh spices. Adjust moisture with milk if batter is too thick. Consider doubling the recipe to make two loaves.