# Required Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
13 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
15 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
16 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Whisk together all dry ingredients in a large bowl until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just incorporated without overmixing.
04 - Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
05 - Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz). Fill halfway with batter (about 1/2 cup). Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Pour batter into pan and smooth top. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
