Pumpkin Bread

This Pumpkin Bread recipe is the most moist and flavourful pumpkin loaf you’ll ever bake! It’s perfect for fall and it’s a super easy recipe that’s great for beginning bakers!  

 

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

This Pumpkin Bread recipe is one of our absolute favourite things to bake, especially in the fall and winter season. The recipe is straightforward and easy to make. It turns out beautifully every single time, creating a super moist, fluffy loaf with the most delicious pumpkin spice flavour you could ever hope for! If you’re looking for a new baking recipe for fall, this is it!

Here are a few reasons why we LOVE this Pumpkin Bread Recipe!

1. It contains 100% PUMPKIN – Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and 100% pumpkin adds a lot of moisture to baked goods, giving them a great texture.
2. It’s VERSATILE – Pumpkin bread tastes great as it is or you can add in cranberries, shredded coconut, nuts, chocolate – whatever suits your tastes and preferences.
3. It’s a FALL STAPLE – Everybody loves pumpkin in the fall and this pumpkin bread recipe is one we find ourselves making again and again!
4. It’s FREEZER friendly – Make a big batch and store in freezer bags in the freezer for months! This pumpkin bread defrosts beautifully and maintains its moist texture, even after freezing.

Follow these tips for the BEST Pumpkin Bread you’ll ever make!

Ingredients like milk and eggs combine together to give a smoother texture when they are at room temperature.

Make sure to mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined. Over-mixing leads to a dense texture in the loaves and it can cause large bubbles to appear in the batter, giving the loaves an uneven texture once baked.

Canned pumpkin puree contains 100% pumpkin but canned pumpkin pie filling contains many added ingredients that will change the outcome of the recipe. Fresh homemade pumpkin puree should be drained so excess liquid isn’t added to the recipe (canned pumpkin has already been drained).

Make sure to preheat the oven before placing the loaves inside. Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the loaves comes out clean.

The pumpkin bread needs to be stored in an airtight container to maintain the moisture in the bread. It stays good for up to 4 days and it freezes well.

If you are having trouble with this Pumpkin Bread recipe, follow the solutions we recommend below.

Using old or expired baking soda and baking powder can prevent the bread from rising properly. Make sure to check the expiry dates on these products and use fresh leavening agents.

Make sure to only fill the pans two thirds of the way full. If you fill the batter to the top, it will cause the batter to overflow while baking and make a mess in your oven. It will also lead to the bread baking unevenly which can lead to other issues.

The bread can become too dense if the batter is over-mixed. Make sure to combine the batter only until the flour disappears.

If the bread is not baked at the right temperature, it can lead to baking unevenly. If the oven temperature is wrong, the bread can burn on the outside and be under-baked on the inside. Be sure to use an oven thermometer to ensure your oven temperature is correct.

Make sure to grease the pans and line them with parchment paper to keep the bread loaves from burning and sticking to the pan and allow for easy removal.

If you try to cut into the bread when it is still warm it will crumble and fall apart. Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool completely.

You’ll need these kitchen items on hand to make this perfectly moist pumpkin bread recipe (paid links):

• a loaf pan
• mixing bowls
• a spatula
• a whisk
• measuring cups and spoons
• a liquid measuring cup
• Parchment Paper

You’ll need these ingredients to make the pumpkin bread recipe (paid links):

• 2 cups canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 2/3 cups white sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1-2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger (or 2 teaspoons powdered ginger)
• a pinch of salt
• Butter for greasing the loaf pans

Try these additions to this pumpkin bread recipe for something a little different!

• Chocolate Chips – Add chocolate chips into the batter and sprinkle a few on top.
• Nuts – Add in crushed walnuts or chopped pecans to the batter for texture and a nutty pumpkin flavour.
• Dried Fruit – Add in cranberries or raisins for additional taste and texture.
• Cream Cheese – Make a cream cheese filling with cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sugar. Layer the filling with the pumpkin batter in the loaf pan.

We hope you love this super moist Pumpkin Bread recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite pumpkin recipe for fall?

• Pumpkin Muffins
• Pumpkin Scones
• Pumpkin Cheese Ball
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Pumpkin Chili
• Pumpkin Pancakes
• Easy Pumpkin Cake
• Pumpkin Roll
• Pumpkin Soup (Deutsche Kürbiscremesuppe)
• Pumpkin Waffles

Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this fall recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel.