Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: nuts, chocolate chips, maple syrup

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine sugars, eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool before removing from pan and slicing.