Easy pumpkin bread recipe makes 2 loaves of moist homemade pumpkin bread. No mixer needed! Includes directions for freezing and diy pumpkin spice.
I love quick breads! Zucchini bread, banana bread, I love them all!
So, every fall I get excited to make pumpkin bread. Pumpkin bread is close to a moist spice cake, which is one of my favorites.
This easy pumpkin bread recipe is just that. It’s so easy! It’s a one-bowl recipe that doesn’t require a mixer or any special ingredients or equipment.
And, most importantly, it tastes great! The pumpkin bread is moist without being greasy, and it’s nicely spiced.
How To Make Pumpkin Bread
I recommend mixing the bread by hand rather than using a mixer. It’s easy, and it helps to avoid overmixing the batter.
In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and oil together. Add the eggs and whisk in until combined. Whisk in the pumpkin puree until combined.
Add the dry ingredients and whisk in just until combined. Don’t overmix. Overmixing will give you dense or heavy loaves.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Pumpkin Bread Variations
Pumpkin Bread VariationsI recommend using up to 1 cup of add-ins. Stir them in after step 6, if using.
- Nuts: Chopped pecans or chopped walnuts work well.
- Chocolate chips: You can find the version with chocolate chips here.
- Other chips: You can change it up and use cinnamon chips, caramel chips, or white chocolate chips.
How To Store Pumpkin Bread
How To Store Pumpkin BreadThis bread can be stored in a resealable container at room temperature. It can also be stored in the fridge, and that will help it to stay fresh a little longer.
How Long Will Pumpkin Bread Keep?
This bread will stay good for about 2-3 days at room tempareture and for about 3-4 days in the fridge.
How To Freeze Pumpkin Bread
The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Once it is completely cooled, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and place in a resealable freezer bag.
To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge.
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Easy Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree1
- 2 cups all-purpose flour2
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease and flour two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.3
- In a large bowl, whisk oil and sugar together. Mixture will look like wet sand.
- Whisk in eggs until well-combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree and whisk until well-combined.
- Whisk in the flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Overmixing the bread will cause it to be tough.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, and then remove to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
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Notes
- Be sure to buy pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix.
- To properly measure the flour, stir to break it up, lightly spoon into measuring cup, and then level.
- I like to use a cooking spray with flour in it like Baker's Joy.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
Originally published 10/15/18. Updated with new photos and tips 10/11/19.
Judith Nielsen says
Easy Recipe and Pumpkin Bread is Delicious. I made the Pumpkin Spice per your directions and that was a Breeze as well.Thank you for such Wonderful Recipes.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that it was easy and that you liked it. Thanks for commenting! =)
Shelly says
Great recipe, I substituted cooked sweet potato and added one extra egg plus re so s and chopped pecans. Turned out very moist and yummy. Hubby likes it warm with vanilla ice cream.
Kate says
Thanks! And thanks for your substitution notes. =) Sounds like vanilla ice cream would be a great addition.
Mira Venkataraman says
Kate. Excellent, easy recipe. I substituted applesauce for the eggs, and brown sugar instead of white. The bread was moist, and the taste was divine. Thanks very much!
Kate says
Thank you so much! =) I’m so glad that you liked it. Thanks for commenting!
Samantha Crofford says
Amazing recipe! I doubled it and used glass baking pans not loaf ones and I didn’t have pumpkin spice but it is so yummy! Thank you! 😋
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you like the pumpkin bread! Thanks for commenting! =)
HELEN O says
I lessened the sugar and did 3/4 can of pumpkin instead of the whole can and added 2 ripened bananas instead. I baked 50 m. Delicious!
Kate says
Fun! A couple days ago, I was thinking about making pumpkin banana bread and wondered how it would taste.
Joanne Stremple says
I could I put this recipe in a bundit pan
Kate says
Hi! I haven’t tried baking the bread in a bundt pan.
Lois says
Glad you told me about the fresh pumpkin!
Loia says
It’s in the oven now, we will see!
Jojo Woll says
I made this bread yesterday and although I was nervous pouring it into two loaf pans, since it didn’t seem to be enough, I was surprised and pleased because they came out perfectly. The loaves were just right when sliced and it was the most moist Pumpkin Bread I ever made. I brought one loaf into work to share with colleagues and they loved it as well. This is another Kate’s recipe I’m keeping:) Thanks Kate!
Kate says
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that! It’s my favorite pumpkin bread, and I’m so glad to hear that other people are enjoying it, too. Thanks so much for commenting!
Elizabeth says
Just made this recipe. Quick, easy, delish. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks so much!
Kate says
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting. =)
Pamela l Gregg says
Awesome recipe….easy and delicious. I made mine with fresh pumpkin and added walnuts and raisins to one loaf………yummy
Kate says
Thank you! And thanks for your note about using fresh pumpkin. It’s so helpful to hear what’s worked for other people. =)
Amy says
Best pumpkin bread I ever made! My kids ate it so quick I have to bake more.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for commenting!
Gracie says
Could this be put in a cake pan and make a cake?
Kate says
I haven’t tried it, so I can’t say for certain. With that said, I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t do that.
Lois says
You could probably frost it with the carrot cake icing! Yum!
nina from jersey says
tasty and moist pumpkin bread perfect for a cool rainy day.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m happy to hear that you liked it. Thanks for commenting!
Roxanne N Cyrankowski says
Easy to make and it came out perfect! I made one loaf plain and the other, I added 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 14 cup of chopped walnuts and both were fantastic!!
Kate says
Thank you! Those sound like great additions! Thanks for taking the time to comment. =)
Delsie Kell says
I’ve made this twice now and it’s the 1sr time I have ever cooked with fresh pumpkin. My husband loves it.
Kate says
That’s great! I’m glad to hear that the fresh pumpkin worked well in this recipe. =) Thanks for commenting!
Ivy says
Honestly, I feel so weird commenting because I’m just some teenager trying to make the best of a dingy little kitchen- very split from the culture you see on all these baking sites -but I made this with no prior experience with baking breads and it turned out beautifully. The first time I’ve ever had something come out of the oven being picture-perfect. I know what I’m going to be having for breakfast for the next few days! Thanks for the recipie!
Kate says
Good! I’m so glad that you liked it! PS I don’t think most of us have those sorts of amazing kitchens. I hope that doesn’t stop you from baking!
Julie Sadler says
Good for you!
Beverly says
I just made this bread and had to make my own pumpkin pie spice according to your recipe, and it was so much better than I expected! Omg! I know what I’m giving as Christmas gifts this year! This and your Banana Nut Bread, which is also oh so good! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kate says
Yay!! I’m so glad! What a sweet Christmas present! =) Your comment made my day. Thank you!!
Jade M Gordon says
I have never baked any breads before. I made this recipe this morning. Wow! My husband who has never had any pumpkin of any kind loved the bread. Your recipe id foolproof.
Kate says
Thank you! Congrats on making your first bread! I’m glad that it came out well for you and that you two liked it. Thanks for commenting! =)
Linda says
Wonderful pumpkin bread recipe! I made it to take to work, and it was a hit with my co-workers. Thanks for the recipe! It’s a keeper.