Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Is it even fall if your kitchen doesn’t smell like pumpkin bread? This easy pumpkin bread recipe is so simple, you could make it while half-asleep (we’ve tested this theory). Moist, warmly spiced, and packed with pumpkin goodness, it’s the ultimate fall dessert or Thanksgiving treat.

Prep Time

• 10 minutes

Cook Time

• 55-65 minutes

Servings

• 1 loaf (10 slices)

Nutrition Info (per slice)

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 32g
• Protein: 3g

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Pumpkin Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—in a bowl.
3. Whisk wet ingredients—pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla—in another bowl until smooth.
4. Combine both mixtures, stirring just until blended (overmixing = tough bread).
5. Bake 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Pumpkin Bread FAQs

Can dogs have pumpkin bread?

Plain pumpkin is safe for dogs, but pumpkin bread contains sugar and spices (like nutmeg, which can be harmful). Skip sharing this one—stick to plain pumpkin for pups.

How to store pumpkin bread

• Room temp: Wrap tightly in plastic or foil. Keeps 3-4 days.
• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (may dry out faster).

Can you freeze pumpkin bread?

Yes! How to freeze pumpkin bread:

• Cool completely, wrap in plastic + foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp.

Does pumpkin bread need to be refrigerated?

Not required, but refrigeration extends freshness (especially in humid climates).

How long does pumpkin bread last?

• Room temp: 3-4 days
• Fridge: 1 week
• Freezer: 3 months

Is pumpkin bread healthy?

It’s a treat—moderation is key! Pumpkin adds fiber and vitamins, but sugar and oil keep it indulgent.

Why This is the Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

• Easy: No fancy steps, no mixer needed.
• Perfect texture: Moist but not dense.
• Fall-approved: Ideal for Thanksgiving desserts, fall baking, or anytime cravings strike.

Final Tip: For extra fun, add chocolate chips or walnuts. Or both—we won’t tell.

Enjoy your pumpkin bread! It’s the ultimate fall dessert and a must-try for pumpkin recipes this season. 🎃🍞

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Pumpkin Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Moist, spiced, and irresistibly tender, this pumpkin bread is fall’s coziest hug in every bite. A crackly golden crust gives way to a soft, velvety crumb—loaded with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet pumpkin goodness. Perfectly dense yet fluffy, it’s the kind of loaf that makes you sneak ‘just one more slice’… until half of it mysteriously vanishes.

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep - Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5" loaf pan.

2️⃣ Mix Dry - Flour, baking soda, salt + spices in bowl.

3️⃣ Mix Wet - Pumpkin, oil, eggs, sugar & vanilla in another bowl.

4️⃣ Combine - Gently fold wet into dry (just until mixed!).

5️⃣ Bake - 55-65 min until toothpick comes clean.

6️⃣ Cool - 10 min in pan, then move to rack.

Notes

🔥 Pro Tip: The less you stir, the softer your bread!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 220Total Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3g