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Sliced loaf of golden-brown pumpkin bread on a sheet of parchment paper, showcasing the moist and dense texture of this homemade pumpkin bread recipe.
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Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This is the BEST pumpkin bread recipe. It is easy to make and this Pumpkin Bread Recipe tastes amazing. Try this recipe for Pumpkin Bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • small package vanilla pudding mix dry (3.4 oz package)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin (15 oz can)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Spray 9" x 5" loaf pan.
  • Mix all dry ingredients. **If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves and ginger.
  • Slowly stir in wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 F for 55 - 65 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Recipe Tips
  • Type of Pan - If you need a loaf pan, I highly recommend you purchase this one - I would purchase at least 2. I have 2, but sometimes I wish I had 4.
  • Mini Loaves - Turn this recipe into mini loaves and use Wilton Recipe Right 4 Cavity Mini Loaf Pan. It is perfect size for gifts! We love to wrap these up and hand them out to neighbors, teachers and friends. It’s the perfect thing to show we care without spending a ton of money or time.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice - If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves and ginger.
  • Sugar - Reduce the sugar by substituting applesauce for some of the sugar.
  • Pumpkin Puree - If you prefer fresh pumpkin, learn how to make Homemade Pumpkin Puree. This is a great alternative to canned pumpkin.
  • Grease Pan - To make sure you can easily remove the bread, make sure to grease the pan thoroughly.
Recipe Variations
  • Chocolate Chips - Add chocolate chips to make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. Toss in a handful of chocolate chips. This is so decadent!
  • Gluten Free - If you prefer, you can use Gluten Free flour for a Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread.
  • Chopped Nuts - We love to add nuts for even more flavor and crunchy texture. Walnuts and pecans are delicious options.
  • Pumpkin Muffins - Make muffins! Kids will also love pumpkin muffins. You can make regular size or mini muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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