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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Bread - The Best Fall Recipe Ever!

This ultimate pumpkin bread recipe delivers a moist, spiced loaf that captures fall’s essence in every bite. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a simple one-bowl method, it’s a bakery-quality treat you can make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf (12 slices)
Course: Baking, Bread, Fall Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients:
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter/coconut oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Flavor Enhancement Options:
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of one orange

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment.
  2. Mix wet base: Combine pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until just mixed.
  3. Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat mixture 2 minutes until cohesive.
  4. Whisk dry: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Combine: Gently fold dry into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
  6. Add extras: Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or vanilla if using.
  7. Bake: Transfer batter to loaf pan, smooth top, bake 50–60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Rest 10 minutes in pan, then cool fully on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Pro tip: Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Let loaf cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.