Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Warm Spices

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Serves: 10 slices

This pumpkin bread is soft, moist, and full of cozy fall flavors. Made with real pumpkin purée and warm spices, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Moist and tender texture thanks to real pumpkin purée.
• Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves make it smell like fall.
• Simple one-bowl recipe—easy for beginners.
• Keeps well for several days, and flavors deepen over time.
• Perfect for freezing, so you can enjoy a slice anytime.
• Flexible add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or cranberries.
• Works as a gift loaf for holidays and gatherings—see more sweet treats and snacks.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (3 g) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
• 2 tsp (6 g) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 g) ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp (1 g) ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp (1 g) ground ginger
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs (100 g)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 1 1/2 cups (340 g) canned pumpkin purée
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, pumpkin purée, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Cook Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Serves: 10 slices

Pro Tips & Variations

• Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
• Sift dry ingredients to avoid clumps and ensure even spice distribution.
• Add chocolate chips for sweetness or walnuts for crunch.
• Try half whole wheat flour for extra fiber without losing moisture.
• If the bread browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
• Double the recipe and bake two loaves—one to enjoy, one to freeze.
• For mini loaves, reduce baking time to about 25–30 minutes.
• Add a cream cheese swirl by layering half the batter, cream cheese filling, and the remaining batter—cheesecake fans will love our Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies.
• For dairy-free, use almond milk and coconut oil instead of milk and vegetable oil.
• Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top for a crunchy crust.

Serving & Pairings

Pumpkin bread is delicious served warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese. It makes a cozy breakfast with coffee—try our Irish Cream Coffee Creamer—and it’s also great for dessert with a drizzle of salted caramel. Pair with a glass of cold milk for a kid-friendly treat, or celebrate fall with a mug from our Hot Chocolate Bombs Guide.

Storage & Reheating

• Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerate up to 5 days for extended freshness.
• Freeze slices individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Estimated Nutrition (per slice)

Approximate values: 230 calories, 9 g fat, 34 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 190 mg sodium. Actual values may vary by ingredients used.

Cook’s Notes

• Always measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling, not scooping.
• Let bread cool fully before slicing for neat slices.
• Pumpkin flavor intensifies after 24 hours—great for make-ahead baking.
• To avoid gummy texture, ensure pumpkin purée isn’t watery.
• This recipe works best in a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Conclusion & CTA

This pumpkin bread is moist, flavorful, and filled with warm spices. It’s simple enough for weeknight baking but special enough for holidays. Try it today, share it with friends, and let us know your favorite add-ins. Love pumpkin bakes? Don’t miss our Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies or a classic quick bread like 4-Ingredient Banana Bread. And for a cozy fall dessert spread, add Baked Apple Fritters.

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Warm Spices

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• Author: Sarah
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices) 1x

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Description

Moist, sweet, and perfectly spiced pumpkin bread that’s ideal for fall mornings or anytime you crave cozy flavors.

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Ingredients

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• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups pumpkin purée
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup orange juice or water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin purée, oil, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined.
5. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add ½ cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 210
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 190mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipe, moist pumpkin loaf, spiced bread