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Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe
5 from 30 votes

Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This Easy Pumpkin Bread is a moist loaf combining pumpkin puree, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. The batter is mixed until just combined and baked in a parchment-lined loaf pan to yield a tender crumb with autumn flavors. The optional glaze adds a sweet finishing touch that enhances the bread’s richness and moisture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
  • 1 cup pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling, puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper in a way that has paper handles. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, white granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula level at the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread starts getting brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil when baking.
  8. When done, transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Lift the pumpkin bread from the pan using the paper handles and place it on the wire rack to cool completely
  9. Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth, drizzle on top of the fully cooled bread.
  10. Once the glaze has settles, slice and serve the bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 313mg (13%) Potassium 132mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 49g (98%) Vitamin A 4838IU (97%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 49g 98%
Vitamin A 4838IU 97%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.