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A freshly baked loaf of pumpkin bread on a wooden cutting board.

Easy Pumpkin Bread

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread perfect for fall, combining warm spices and optional nuts for added texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
Sugars and Oils
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Eggs
  • 4 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional Nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugars, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together, then combine with wet mixture.
  4. Fold in nuts if using, then pour batter into pan.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes, cool before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.