Super Moist Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This homemade pumpkin bread recipe is super moist and easy to make. It’s full of spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger and has a super moist texture from the oil, melted butter, and eggs. It’s the best pumpkin bread and simple to make! 

Also, check out our famous coconut loaf cake, the best banana bread recipe, and an incredible lemon loaf! They’re all amazing! 

Nothing tastes better than bread made from scratch, and thankfully, our moist pumpkin bread recipe is easy to master and make your own.

This recipe will give a super flavorful and moist pumpkin bread that’s perfect for fall. 

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to make pumpkin bread for every occasion this fall. We’ll also cover the basic troubleshooting questions that new bakers have. Let’s start baking! 

A few more great pumpkin brunch recipes are our fluffy pumpkin pancakes and the best-baked pumpkin donuts!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This recipe has been tested hundreds of times and it has wonderful reviews.

• It’s super moist and flavorful.

• This bread can be served as a dessert, for breakfast, or as a snack.

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Bread 

We’ll cover everything you need to know to make the best pumpkin bread recipe, answer frequently asked questions, and share our expert tips. If you prefer to jump straight to the recipe, scroll to the bottom where you’ll find the recipe card and measurements.

Kitchen Tooks Needed for Homemade Pumpkin Bread

• Loaf Pan

• Mixing Bowls

• Spatula

• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

• Parchment Paper

• Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredient Notes

Canned Pumpkin – Libby’s Pumpkin in a can works great for a strong pumpkin flavor. You won’t use the whole can of pumpkin, so you can save the rest or make pumpkin margaritas!

All-Purpose Flour – All-purpose flour, like King Arthur, is great for this. You can also try using whole wheat flour for a healthier option.

Find out how to measure flour in our complete guide

Baking Soda and Baking Powder – These ingredients help the bread rise, and if you want your recipe to turn out well, you should know the difference between the two.

Spices – We use cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to add extra fall flavors. If you have pumpkin pie spice, you can use 3 1/2 teaspoons to replace the other spices.

Sugar – Granulated sugar is used as a sweetener. 

Oil – Vegetable oil or Canola oil creates a super moist bread. Coconut oil will also work for this recipe, however, it will change the flavor and texture.

Eggs – Creates structure, leavening, and yields a super tender pumpkin bread. 

Melted Butter – Adding melted butter to the recipe creates a rich flavor and works with the oil to give the bread a super moist texture. 

Vanilla Extract – Enhances the flavors in the recipe. Always use pure vanilla extract when baking. 

Directions 

Combine Dry Ingredients – In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.

Combine Wet Ingredients – Combine the oil, butter, and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup. 

Beat Sugar, Pumpkin & Eggs – In a mixing bowl with a fitted paddle attachment, beat the pumpkin, sugar, and eggs until combined. 

Add Liquid Ingredients– Turn the mixer to low and slowly add in the liquid ingredients. Let this process take about 1 to 2 minutes, so the mixture becomes light and fluffy. 

Fold in Dry Ingredients – Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet and slowly fold until the ingredients are blended. 

Prepare the Loaf Pan – Prepare a 10 x 5 loaf pan by buttering it really well and then adding a strip of parchment paper to the bottom and up the sides for easy removal. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake – Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. The bread will be fully risen in the center, like a loaf. Make sure it’s fully cooked and brown on the top otherwise, it will fall in the middle once removed from the oven.

Tips for Making Easy Pumpkin Bread

• Measure all of the ingredients before. The liquid is in one measuring cup and dry in a mixing bowl. 

• Always use high-quality ingredients when baking. Whole, organic eggs, full-fat butter, and pure vanilla extract. This all makes a difference in the quality of the pumpkin bread.

• The oven must be preheated before the loaf pan is placed in the oven. 

• Add the oil, butter, and vanilla very slowly, with the mixer running to incorporate air into the mixture. 

• Remember that true oven temperature and the material of the loaf pan you’re using will influence the baking time.

• You can bake this in mini loaf pans

Loaf Pan

We use a 10″ x 5″ x 3″ ceramic loaf pan for all of our pieces of bread and loaves. We highly recommend The Emile Henry French Ceramic Ruffled. The ceramic heats evenly, so bread and loaves cook even and brown to perfection. You will have it forever, and it’s so worth the investment! 

If you have a smaller 8 x 4-inch loaf pan, you can also use that, but only fill it 3/4 of the way full. You might be able to get two loaf cakes out of it using a smaller loaf pan. 

How to Prepare a Loaf Pan

If you want to get creative, you can use our easy pumpkin bread batter in a muffin tin to make pumpkin muffins. However, pumpkin loaf is a classic that will never fail you.

To prepare a loaf pan for the perfect pumpkin bread recipe, thoroughly grease it. You can use butter, oil, or shortening. Even if you line the loaf pan with parchment paper, you still need to grease the bottom and sides. 

How to Store Pumpkin Bread

Room Temperature

The great thing about pumpkin bread is that you can make a huge batch at once. All you need to do is multiply your ingredients and have enough loaf pans on hand. 

It can last up to five days at room temperature; however, make sure you cover it or wrap it in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate

Putting your pumpkin bread in the refrigerator will make it last longer, but you still shouldn’t store it for longer than a week.

How to Freeze Pumpkin Bread

The best way to use your big batch of pumpkin bread is to freeze your extra loaves. If you do it right, you will have fresh backup loaves on hand all season. 

To freeze pumpkin bread, wrap each loaf individually in two layers of freezer paper or aluminum foil. The goal is to remove all air and block any from getting into the wrapping. 

When ready to use your frozen pumpkin bread, unwrap the first payer of foil or freezer paper entirely and loosen the second layer, but leave it on.

Let it thaw at room temperature for a few hours, and then wrap it up again to store it.  

Frequently Asked Questions 

Why is My Pumpkin Bread so Dense?

First, remember that pumpkin bread is meant to be a dense type of bread. It’s best served cut into thick slices that you can sink your teeth into.

However, if you feel like it’s a little too dense, you may be cooking it for too long. Turn down your oven or reduce your baking time to avoid it becoming dry and overly dense. 

In the last ten minutes of baking, you can also cover your loaf pan with tin foil to make sure the top doesn’t get overcooked and come out dark brown. 

Another tip is to make sure you slowly add in the oil while the mixture is beating to incorporate air into the batter for a lighter constancy. 

Why Did My Pumpkin Bread Not Rise?

There are a few reasons why your pumpkin bread isn’t coming out perfectly fluffy:

Overfilled the pan with batter

Baking powder or soda is stale

The cooking temperature is too high

Dry-to-wet ingredient ratio is off

Cut into it before it cooled completely

There’s something so sad about a loaf of pumpkin bread with a sunken middle, so avoid these mistakes to ensure it doesn’t happen to your loaf.

Expert Tip:

Remember that temperatures vary based on what kind of loaf you use, and you need to use a lower temperature for glass pans. Make sure all of your ingredients are fresh and follow our recipe exactly for the perfect ratio that makes fluffy and delicious pumpkin bread.

What Can You Add to Pumpkin Bread?

When it comes to pumpkin bread additions, the options are endless. If you feel like getting creative in the kitchen, give these fun options a try:

• Chocolate chips
• Cream cheese
• Nutella
• Banana
• Ginger
• Coconut
• Cranberries
• Pecans
• Cream cheese glaze or icing
• Caramel
• Cinnamon
• Crumb topping
• Zucchini

Of course, moist pumpkin bread is also perfect on its own or with a little butter spread on top. However you slice it, pumpkin bread is the best fall treat that the whole family will love.

Make the Perfect Moist Pumpkin Bread This Fall

Hopefully, you feel prepared to avoid any pumpkin bread mishaps and make the perfect fluffy loaf. You can’t go wrong if you follow our recipe for the best pumpkin bread. 

Your whole family will love having fresh pumpkin bread this fall, and a warm loaf makes the perfect gift for friends, family members, and teachers. If you’re feeling adventurous, have fun with your pumpkin bread recipe and add fun flavors. You can also dress it up with frosting or glaze.

A cool fall breeze is right around the corner, and we can’t wait for pumpkin season. For more ideas on how to use pumpkin in all of your fall treats, check out our other recipes.  

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