If you love everything pumpkin like me and love the fall season’s specials, this cake is for you. It’s easy to make even for beginner cooks and tastes like pumpkin pie spice. There is nothing better than a cup of coffee with a slice of warm pumpkin bread with soft butter slathered on top. It makes a great gift too!
Ingredients For Pumpkin Bread
To make this aromatic bread, you need these ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Canned pumpkin puree
How To Make Quick & Easy Pumpkin Bread
- Grease and flour a loaf pan, and preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl (flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt).
- Using a handheld or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar at medium speed, until soft and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and pumpkin puree and beat until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter/pumpkin mixture and beat on slow speed just until combined.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then unmold and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Quick & Easy Pumpkin Bread
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Hand held or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-15 oz pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Grease and flour a loaf pan, and preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl (flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt).
- Using a hand-held or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together at medium speed until soft and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and pumpkin puree and beat until combined (don’t worry if it doesn’t look smooth).
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter and pumpkin mixture, and beat on slow speed just until combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then unmold and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Pumpkin Puree Instead Of Canned?
Yes, you can, but make sure it is not too watery. If you feel it has too much moisture, strain it through a cheesecloth.
What Can I Add To Make It More Flavorful?
You can add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries.
Can I Make This Recipe Into Muffins?
Yes, you can! Just remember that the cooking time will vary. It will be around 30-35 mins.
How Do I Store Pumpkin Bread?
This bread keeps in good condition wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
The Top Of My Bread Cracks, Is This Normal?
It is! Actually, it cracks when baked properly. Sometimes if it doesn’t crack, this means the bread might be undercooked.
My Bread Is Too Dry, Why?
It is overcooked. Next time start checking it 10 minutes before the cooking time is over.
Can I Make This Recipe Gluten-Free?
You can! Replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour in a 1:1 ratio.
Can I Reduce The Amount Of Sugar In This Recipe?
If you reduce the amount of sugar, the flavor and texture might be different, but you can reduce it by ¼ cup and not alter it too much. Don’t go any lower than that. You can use honey or maple syrup as well if you don’t want to add sugar.