– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (or a mix of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves)
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Follow these simple steps to create your delicious Pumpkin Chai Bread:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, chai spice blend, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until smooth.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5. Stir in Pumpkin: Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to over-mix; stir just until the flour is combined.
7. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: After removing from the oven, allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
These easy steps will lead you to a successful bake of this incredible Pumpkin Chai Bread.