Description
This warmly spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe is the ultimate fall comfort bake. Moist, easy to make, and filled with classic pumpkin pie flavor, it’s ideal for cozy breakfasts, sweet snacks, and homemade gifting. Made in just one bowl with pantry staples, this quick bread turns out soft, tender, and flavorful every time. Whether you enjoy it plain, with butter, or dressed up with cream cheese frosting, this loaf brings autumn vibes in every slice. Perfect for seasonal baking, Thanksgiving prep, and weekend treats!
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 1⁄2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
4. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
8. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
9. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
10. Enjoy with butter, maple glaze, or cream cheese spread.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
Swap the pumpkin pie spice for your own mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall baking, quick bread, spiced loaf, moist pumpkin recipe