Creating this Easy Pumpkin Bread is as straightforward as it is delightful. Here’s how to bring this autumnal classic to life:

1. **Preheat your oven** to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. **Mix the dry ingredients**: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

3. **Combine the sugars and wet ingredients**: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

4. **Combine the mixtures**: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. **Pour the batter** into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6. **Bake in the oven** for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and slightly cracked.

7. **Cool the bread**: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about the way the kitchen fills with the warm, spicy aroma as the bread bakes. It’s a sensory experience that takes me back to those cherished family gatherings where food was the heart of our time together.