Pumpkin bread is an irresistible fall treat that can warm your home with its inviting aroma and tantalize your taste buds with its moist, flavorful texture. Whether you prefer a classic recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique ingredients, there's a pumpkin bread recipe out there to suit every palate. So grab your apron, preheat the oven, and embark on a culinary adventure to discover the perfect pumpkin bread recipe for your next festive gathering or cozy weekend treat.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN BREAD
I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. -Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 8 ingredients. Whisk together eggs, pumpkin, oil and water; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and, if desired, raisins. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-70 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
THE BEST PUMPKIN BREAD
This pumpkin bread is perfectly moist, not-too-sweet and couldn't be easier. It's perfect for toasting and slathering with butter or cream cheese, and maybe a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans.
- Whisk together the sugar and oil in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk in the eggs and pumpkin until combined.
- Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and cloves in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined. Add half the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine. Add half the water and stir to combine. Repeat with the remaining flour and water.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Bake until cake tester comes out clean and the loaves are golden brown, about 1 hour. Let the loaves cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
MOIST PUMPKIN BREAD
"This pretty quick bread is the only thing my kids will eat when they don't feel good," writes Tammy Neubauer from Ida Grove, Iowa.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PUMPKIN BREAD
A festive fall treat, our Pumpkin Bread is simply delectable.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch or four 6-by-3-inch loaves
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Combine pumpkin puree and sugars in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and melted butter and beat to combine, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the buttermilk and beginning and ending with the flour; beat to combine.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth tops. Bake, rotating once, until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 70 to 80 minutes for large loaves, 45 minutes for small. Transfer to wire rack to cool 10 minutes. Turn out of pans, re-invert onto wire rack, and cool completely.
CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BREAD
Put leftover cranberries and pumpkin to great use in this moist quick bread. It's very good with my "secondhand turkey" casserole for an after-Thanksgiving meal. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and walnuts., Spoon into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY PUMPKIN BREAD
A friend of mine graciously shared her "secret recipe" for this bread with me. It's become such a family favorite that I'm not allowed to enter my family's get-togethers without this bread in hand!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine dry ingredients; gradually stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Beat in pumpkin. , Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
THE BEST PUMPKIN BREAD
This is my go-to pumpkin bread and I always get rave reviews. It's quick and easy to make and wonderfully moist. Plus you'll end up with 3 loaves! Perfect for entertaining or to freeze one for later use. Don't skip the sifting of the dry ingredients--it really adds to the texture.
Provided by Syd
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3-inch loaf pans.
- Mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger in a second bowl. Sift flour mixture on top of the pumpkin mixture and fold in with a spatula until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 305.3 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
DOWNEAST MAINE PUMPKIN BREAD
This is a great old Maine recipe, moist and spicy. The bread actually tastes even better the day after it is baked. Great for holiday gift giving!
Provided by Laurie Bennett
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 305.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD
Delicious, moist and tangy bread. Good for lunch boxes and anytime snacks!
Provided by LINDAGEAN
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5 inch loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
- Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil in small mixing bowl, beat until just blended. Stir the wet mixture into the dry with a wooden spoon until batter is just moistened. Fold the cranberries and walnuts into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. (If using mini loaf pans, begin checking bread after 25 minutes.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 36.6 g
RAISIN-FILLED PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD
Years ago, I got this recipe from one of the best cooks in our church. Freeze a few loaves to have on hand when a friend or neighbor needs a pick-me-up. -Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar, oil, eggs and buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in flavorings, pumpkin, raisins and pecans. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bread tests done. Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BANANA PUMPKIN BREAD
This is a moist, tasty breakfast bread perfect with jam, margarine, or even cream cheese. Best of all, it's low in fat!
Provided by matzahball
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mashed banana, eggs, oil, pumpkin, honey and sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pie spice and cinnamon, stir into the banana mixture until just combined. Fold in the raisins and walnuts if desired. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 29.6 g
PUMPKIN ZUCCHINI BREAD
Everyone in Spokane has zucchini in summer. The people who grow it have enough for all of their friends! This is one of many ways I like to use it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Add pumpkin, butter and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until breads test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. -Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine bread cubes, dates and 1/3 cup pecans; place in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. , In a bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour over bread cubes and toss gently. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. , Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour. Serve warm or chilled with cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD
This pumpkin spice bread recipe is at least 40 years old. It makes a very moist bread. It's been described as tasting like pumpkin pie without the crust. -Delora Lucas, Belle, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; add pumpkin and mix well. In second bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, cloves and allspice; add to the pumpkin mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BISQUICK PUMPKIN BREAD
Make and share this Bisquick Pumpkin Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by paulamatt
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Generously grease bottom of 9x5 loaf pan.
- Stir all ingredients except raisins in pan with fork until moistened; beat vigorously 1 minute.
- Stir in raisins.
- Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Run knife or metal spatula around sides of loaf to loosen; remove from pan.
- (If loaf sticks to pan, press gently on sides of loaf with knife or metal spatula.).
STARBUCKS® PUMPKIN BREAD
A thick slice of moist pumpkin bread Starbucks®-style is the perfect companion for your morning cup of joe! Many other pumpkin bread recipes produce sad, squat loaves - but not this clone. Here's a custom formula that makes enough batter to fill up a medium loaf pan. And when the bread is done, you'll slice the beefy loaf into eight thick square hunks of goodness that perfectly mimic the weight, color and flavor of the real thing.
Provided by jnghob09
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8-1/2x4-1/2-inch loaf pan.
- Combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Beat eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Beat in pumpkin and oil. Add flour mixture; mix until batter is blended and smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dark brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Let cool in the pan, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and slice it into 1-inch thick slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 426 mg, Sugar 30.5 g
CHUNKY APPLE PUMPKIN BREAD
This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full of nuts and spices.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and cloves. In another large bowl, whisk the pumpkin, water, eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
"I have never been a bread-pudding fan," writes Marie Hernandez of Chicago. "But after trying the pumpkin bread pudding at Wildfire restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois, I think I've changed my mind. Had I know that this dessert could be so good, I would have started eating it long ago." Do as the restaurant does, and serve this with sweetened whipped cream.
Categories Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Raisin Pumpkin Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For bread pudding:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk half and half, pumpkin, dark brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Fold in bread cubes. Stir in golden raisins. Transfer mixture to 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Let stand 15 minutes. Bake pumpkin bread pudding until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce:
- Whisk brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Whisk in cream and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Sift powdered sugar over bread pudding. Serve warm with caramel sauce.
PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD
I got this recipe from a coworker years ago at a company potluck. It's "goof-proof;" even kids can make it. Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert! I give these as gifts at Christmas too... Just add a bow and "Voila!"
Provided by Dee Reilman
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add pumpkin, oil, and eggs. Stir well. Fold in walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
WALNUT STREUSEL PUMPKIN BREAD
This moist, sweetly spiced pumpkin bread serves up all the flavors of fall! Topped with a layer of crumbly streusel, it makes a delicious treat served with coffee at breakfast, or a sweet dessert.
Provided by Finlandia Cheese
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Finlandia Cheese
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Assemble topping by mixing butter, light brown sugar, oats, flour, and walnuts together in a bowl, and cream together using a fork to form large crumbles. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar with a hand mixer. Add light brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- With mixer on low speed, add half of the dry mix to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Continue by adding the remainder of the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter, mix together until the batter is smooth (be careful not to over mix).
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Place on middle rack of oven and bake for 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove bread from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 25.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree gives pumpkin bread a more intense flavor and a denser texture. If you don't have time to make your own puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree, but make sure to choose one that is unsweetened and 100% pumpkin.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pumpkin bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the batter rest before baking: Letting the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before baking allows the flavors to develop and the gluten to relax, resulting in a more tender bread.
- Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking pumpkin bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the bread will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the bread will take too long to bake and the texture will be dry.
- Don't overbake the bread: Overbaking the bread will make it dry and crumbly. Check the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With its moist texture, rich flavor, and abundance of spices, pumpkin bread is a perfect way to celebrate the fall season. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these recipes will help you create a delicious and memorable pumpkin bread that everyone will love.
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