The Best Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

This homemade pumpkin bread is a cozy fall treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love. With its warm spices and moist texture, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

• Simple ingredients – Uses pantry staples like flour, sugar, and canned pumpkin, so you likely have everything on hand.
• Perfectly spiced – A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives it that classic pumpkin flavor everyone craves.
• Versatile and forgiving – Great as-is or customizable with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, and hard to mess up!

Recipe

Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this simple and delicious homemade pumpkin bread. Made with pantry staples and fresh pumpkin puree, it’s a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup water
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, mix oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree and water.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

• Store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• For a deeper flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree.

Equipment:

• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Wire rack

Time:

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 60-70 minutes

Cuisine:

American

Serving:

1 loaf (8-10 slices)

Nutrition

Pumpkin bread offers a balance of nutrients, making it a wholesome treat. Here’s the nutritional breakdown per serving.

What To Serve With It

Pumpkin bread is delicious on its own, but I love pairing it with creamy spreads that enhance its warm spices. A tangy cream cheese spread balances the sweetness perfectly, while warm spiced butter melts right into each slice for extra richness. Try both and see which one becomes your go-to!

Cream Cheese Spread

While pumpkin bread is delicious on its own, I love pairing it with a creamy, tangy spread that takes it to the next level. My go-to is a simple cream cheese spread that’s super easy to make. I mix softened cream cheese with a touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness, a pinch of cinnamon for warmth, and a splash of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s smooth, slightly tangy, and just the right match for the spiced, moist bread. I spread it generously on a warm slice, and it’s like a cozy fall dessert I can’t resist. You’ll want to try it!

Warm Spiced Butter

When I’m craving something rich and comforting to pair with pumpkin bread, I turn to warm spiced butter—it’s a game-changer. I start by softening unsalted butter, then mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves for that cozy fall flavor. A drizzle of honey adds just the right sweetness. I gently heat it until it’s smooth and aromatic, then slather it on a warm slice of pumpkin bread. The butter melts into the crumb, making every bite irresistible. It’s simple, but it transforms the bread into a dessert-like treat. Trust me, you’ll want it on repeat all season.