Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Bread is incredibly moist, plenty of pumpkin spice flavor, makes two (9×5-inch) loaves and ready in 60-minutes. Easy to make in one-bowl, soft, moist crumb, it’s the perfect fall treat!

This pumpkin quick bread is a breeze to whip together in one bowl- no mixers required in about 10 minutes! The loaves get even more delicious the second day! I developed this pumpkin bread recipe over 20 years ago and it’s one of our most cherished family recipes.

loaves of pumpkin bread on wooden cutting board, one partially sliced.

This quick bread recipe is flavorful and moist pumpkin bread that’s perfect for fall. Moist pumpkin bread recipe is one that anyone can make and ready to go into the oven in less than 10-minutes!

If you LOVE pumpkin, you’ll have to try this pumpkin bread recipe! It’s one of our most loved fall recipes! I’ve been making this quick bread for years and it’s one of our absolute favorites! Also try our Pumpkin Cake that’s made in a 9×13-inch pan.

Looking for a great fall drink for entertaining? Be sure and try our Apple Cider Sangria and Holiday Punch.

Why this recipe works

Made in one bowl – Easy to make pumpkin bread all mixed together in ONE bowl.

Uses simple ingredients – You’ll find most of the ingredients for this pumpkin bread recipe readily available in your local grocery store.

Prep ahead of time – Make this old fashioned pumpkin bread a day ahead of time. It’s the type of quick bread that becomes even more moist the second day.

What you’ll need

Pumpkin – Use canned pumpkin or mashed pumpkin. Just be careful not to buy pumpkin pie mixture, as that is already pre-seasoned.

Granulated sugar – Adds some sweetness to the mashed pumpkin.

Granulated maple sugar – The granulated form of pure maple syrup. Adds a unique flavor to this recipe. (Note: Do not substitute maple syrup as it will change the formulation of this recipe!) Order it here!

Eggs – We always use large eggs in our baking recipes and be sure to let them come to room temperature.

Vegetable or canola oil – Adds plenty of moisture to this pumpkin spice bread.

Cinnamon and Nutmeg – Warm spice of cinnamon and nutmeg adds plenty of fall pumpkin spice flavor to this quick bread recipe.

two loaves of pumpkin bread, one partially sliced on metal baking rack.

I first made this pumpkin bread recipe for the sugar house years ago. I’ve perfected it over the years. And whether you call it pumpkin pound cake or pumpkin bread- anyone who loves pumpkin spice agrees, it’s delicious!

Every time you make this pumpkin bread recipe, you will get perfect, super soft, moist pumpkin bread with tons of spiced pumpkin flavor! Just like Starbucks pumpkin loaf.

Apple donuts coated in cinnamon sugar.

Apple Cider Donuts

Fried apple hand pies on wooden cutting board, red and green apple quarters around.