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A freshly baked loaf of moist pumpkin bread sliced on a rustic wooden table with pumpkins, butter, and pumpkin puree in the background, surrounded by warm fall decor.

🍂 Easy Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This homemade Pumpkin Bread is a fall favorite — moist, tender, and packed with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Made with real pumpkin puree and a touch of vanilla, it bakes up beautifully in four mini loaves, perfect for sharing or gifting. Whether served warm with butter or wrapped up as a cozy homemade treat, this pumpkin bread fills your home with the comforting aroma of autumn. 🍂🍞
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern Cooking
Servings 32
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 Small loaf pans 5 X 3 inches
  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ⅔ cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter softened
  • 1 15-oz can 100% pure pumpkin
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts work beautifully

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four small loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add pumpkin and eggs, mixing until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients — flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with water and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
  • Fold in the nuts using a spatula.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes before removing from pans.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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