Pumpkin Bread Recipe (2024)

Pumpkin Bread is incredibly moist, plenty of pumpkin flavor, pumpkin spice, makes two loaves and ready in about an hour. Anyone can successfully make this pumpkin bread recipe using canned pumpkin along with basic pantry ingredients.

This pumpkin quick bread is a breeze to whip together in one bowl- no mixers required in about 10 minutes! And the loaves get even more delicious the second day!

I developed this pumpkin bread recipe nearly 20 years ago and it’s one of our most cherished family recipes.

This quick bread recipe is flavorful and moist pumpkin bread that’s perfect for fall. Moist pumpkin bread recipe is one that anyone can make and ready to go into the oven in less than 10-minutes!

If you LOVE pumpkin, you’ll have to try this pumpkin bread recipe! It’s one of our most loved fall recipes! I’ve been making this quick bread for years and it’s one of our absolute favorites! Also try our Pumpkin Cake that’s made in a 9×13-inch pan.

Looking for a great fall drink for entertaining? Be sure and try our Apple Cider Sangria and Holiday Punch.

Why this recipe works

• Made in one bowl – Easy to make pumpkin bread all mixed together in ONE bowl.
• Uses simple ingredients – You’ll find most of the ingredients for this pumpkin bread recipe readily available in your local grocery store.
• Prep ahead of time– Make this old fashioned pumpkin bread a day ahead of time. It’s the type of quick bread that becomes even more moist the second day.

What you’ll need

• Pumpkin– Use canned pumpkin or mashed pumpkin. Just be careful not to buy pumpkin pie mixture, as that is already pre-seasoned.
• Granulated sugar – Adds some sweetness to the mashed pumpkin.
• Granulated maple sugar – The granulated form of pure maple syrup. Adds a unique flavor to this recipe. (Note: Do not substitute maple syrup as it will change the formulation of this recipe!) Order it here!
• Eggs – We always use large eggs in our baking recipes and be sure to let them come to room temperature.
• Vegetable or canola oil – Adds plenty of moisture to this pumpkin spice bread.
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg– Warm spice of cinnamon and nutmeg adds plenty of fall pumpkin spice flavor to this quick bread recipe.

I first made this pumpkin bread recipe for the sugar house years ago. I’ve perfected it over the years. And whether you call it pumpkin pound cake or pumpkin bread- anyone who loves pumpkin spice agrees, it’s delicious!

Every time you make this pumpkin bread recipe, you will get perfect, super soft, moist pumpkin bread with tons of spiced pumpkin flavor! Just like Starbucks pumpkin loaf.

Granulated maple sugar is the granulated form of pure maple syrup. If you can’t find it locally or order it on Amazon. Maple sugar is delicious on buttered toast, French Toast, in your coffee, and sprinkled on bacon before you cook it in the oven.

If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin bread recipe – you’ve found it! Simple ingredients and super easy to make this delicious pumpkin cake!

How to make Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread recipe is super simple to prepare! You’ll only need a few simple ingredients and one bowl.

• Combine the ingredients – Mix granulated sugar, maple sugar, mashed pumpkin, eggs, oil, vanilla, sifted flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a large mixing bowl with a whisk or an electric hand mixer.
• Pour into loaf pans – Pour the batter evenly into two (9×5-inch) loaf pans lined with paper liners.
• Bake – Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 60 minutes. Test with a toothpick when inserted comes out clean.
• Let cool – Let the loaves of pumpkin bread cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar or adding cream cheese frosting.
• Make cream cheese frosting (if desired) – Make cream cheese frosting. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside as the pumpkin bread cools. Or simply dust with powdered sugar.

Loaf pan liners are a life-saver! I keep them in stock all the time for any loaf cakes Coffee Cake, Banana Bread, Lemon Loaf Cake or Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake. Pound cakes and banana bread come out like a breeze with these babies!

Paper pan liners help get cakes out of loaf pans easily. Order them here.

Tips for Baking

• Remember each oven is different. It’s a good idea to use an oven thermometer to monitor the temperature.
• Place the loaf pans on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Should any cake batter fall on the sheet pan, clean up is easy.
• Carefully turn the cakes half way through the baking process. Be very careful not to move the pans too much or you chance the cakes falling.
• Let cakes cool completely before removing them from the loaf pans. Loaf pan liners are a life-saver.

This Pumpkin bread is deliciously moist with just the right flavors of pumpkin spice. It’s the kind of cake that gets even more moist the second day.

Be sure and try my Homemade Banana Bread too! This time of year I love anything apple or pumpkin, including Apple Fritters, Apple Hand Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Pumpkin Waffles, and Pumpkin Donuts.

Recipe FAQs

Pumpkin cake topped with cream cheese frosting or simply dusted with powdered sugar is the perfect fall dessert. Place the frosted cake in the fridge to set the frosting or just indulge right away!

These cute little pumpkin candies can be found at Walgreens or Food Lion in the seasonal aisle. Or order them on Amazon.

More Fall Desserts

• Apple Fritters
• Apple Pie
• Apple Hand Pies
• Banana Bread
• Banana Muffins
• Caramel Apple Pie
• Caramel Apples
• Apple Cider Donuts
• Pumpkin Cake
• Pumpkin Donuts
• Pumpkin Pie

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