Best Pumpkin Bread

Best Pumpkin Bread

This is an easy, super moist pumpkin bread recipe made with an entire can of 100% pumpkin puree. Yields 2 loaves so it's perfect for holiday gift giving!

Ingredients

  • eggs

    room temperature

    5 large
  • 15 oz. can 100% pumpkin puree
    1
  • canola oil
    ½ c
  • melted butter

    unsalted, slightly cooled

    ¼ c
  • brown sugar

    packed, dark or light

    ½ c
  • pure vanilla extract
    1 tsp.
  • all-purpose flour

    spooned and leveled

    2 c
  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • 5.1 oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix
    1
  • baking soda
    1 tsp.
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tsp.
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp.
  • salt
    ½ tsp.
  • ground nutmeg
    ½ tsp.
  • granulated sugar
    1 tbsp.
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tsp.

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325°F. Using a hand mixer, beat the eggs in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Then add in the pumpkin, oil, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. (Note: some readers have wished for more spice in the recipe. Feel free to add more, like pumpkin pie spice, if you want an ultra-Fall spiced pumpkin bread)

  4. 4

    Gradually beat dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until incorporated.

  5. 5

    Spray two 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pans with non stick baking spray or line with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Pour the batter into prepared pans, smoothing out the tops. Sprinkle the top with a cinnamon & sugar mixture if desired.

  7. 7

    Bake for ~60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Best Pumpkin Bread

Best Pumpkin Bread

244 cal

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About this Recipe

This Best Pumpkin Bread recipe produces incredibly moist, flavorful loaves that are perfect for fall baking and holiday gift-giving. Using an entire 15-ounce can of pure pumpkin puree, this recipe yields two generous loaves packed with warm autumn spices.

The secret to this ultra-moist pumpkin bread is the combination of canola oil and melted butter, plus a surprising ingredient: instant vanilla pudding mix. The pudding mix adds moisture and a subtle vanilla undertone that enhances the pumpkin flavor without being detectable as pudding.

With brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg working together, every slice delivers that cozy fall flavor you crave. The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a slightly crunchy, sweet crust that makes each slice irresistible straight from the oven or toasted the next day.

At just 244 calories per serving, this pumpkin bread strikes a nice balance between indulgent and reasonable. The recipe takes about 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, then 70 minutes in the oven. Since it makes two loaves, you can enjoy one fresh and freeze the other, or wrap one beautifully as a homemade gift.

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