🎃 Easy Made Pumpkin Bread – Soft, Spiced, and Perfectly Cozy

Pumpkin Bread ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from pumpkin lovers and home bakers)
🍞 Soft | 🍂 Spiced | 🧡 Family-Approved

Nothing says fall like a loaf of moist pumpkin bread fresh from the oven. Warm spices, tender pumpkin, and a lightly sweet crumb make this pumpkin bread irresistible for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. It’s simple to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for gifting too!

Perfect for cozy mornings, fall gatherings, or anytime you crave pumpkin spice in a loaf.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Bread

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Bake Time: 55–60 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 1 loaf (about 8–10 slices)
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Sweet, warmly spiced, and ultra-moist
🧡 Perfect For: Breakfast, snack time, fall gatherings, or gifting

Ingredients – Simple Pumpkin Bread

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

How to Make Moist Pumpkin Bread

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine & Fold

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serving Ideas

• Warm slices with butter or cream cheese spread
• Pair with coffee, chai, or hot cocoa
• Slice and toast for breakfast
• Gift wrapped for friends, neighbors, or coworkers

What Everyone’s Saying

“Perfectly moist and full of warm spices. My new fall favorite!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emily R.

“Soft, flavorful, and the whole family loved it.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jason T.

“This pumpkin bread disappears fast in my house. A must-make every fall!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Sarah M.

Moist Pumpkin Bread – Tender, Spiced, and Perfectly Autumnal

This Moist Pumpkin Bread is soft, flavorful, and packed with warm fall spices. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, it’s easy to make and keeps wonderfully for days. The pumpkin puree ensures a tender, moist texture, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger give it that signature autumn flavor. Serve plain, with butter, or even toasted for extra coziness.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 270

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves optional
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped nuts chocolate chips, or raisins

Equipment

• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk and spatula
• Toothpick or cake tester

Method

 

1. Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, cream together oil, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
4. Combine – Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.
5. Bake – Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve – Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt to the batter.

Bread keeps well wrapped at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated up to 1 week, or frozen for 2 months.

Try drizzling with a simple powdered sugar glaze for a sweet finish.

Swap nuts for chocolate chips or dried cranberries for different variations.

FAQ – Pumpkin Bread

❓ Can I use canned pumpkin puree?
Yes! Make sure it’s pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.

❓ Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes! Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.

❓ Can I add mix-ins?
Absolutely! Nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit all work beautifully.

❓ Does it freeze well?
Yes! Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight or warm slightly before serving.

This Pumpkin Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for autumn breakfasts, snacks, or gifts. If you love spiced quick breads, you’ll also enjoy this Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread, another cozy, sweet, and simple-to-make treat your whole family will love.