Pumpkin Bread: The Best Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe for Perfect Fall Baking
Moist and flavorful pumpkin bread made with pure pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 65 Minutes
- Total Time: 90 Minutes
- Yield: 24 Servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare two loaf pans.
2. Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
5. Add pumpkin puree and blend.
6. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
7. Divide batter evenly between loaf pans.
8. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter.
Store at room temperature for 3 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Toast slices before serving for extra flavor.