Name: Pumpkin Bread or Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 1 h 19 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 4 cups white sugar; 29- ounce can of. pure pumpkin ur fresh; 1 cup Vegetable oil; 4 1/2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; OptionaL 2 cups of whatever you prefer: chocolate chunks, raisins, craisins, white or chocolate chips or a mixture,; 1 cup of chopped nuts of choice: pumpkin seeds, pistachio, pecan, walnuts, toasted almonds, macadamia nuts

This recipe for the best and easiest to make Pumpkin Bread is from the 1950s and mom always made this as soon as our pumpkins were ready to pick from dad's garden.

I tried so many recipes for this bread over the years and still come back to mom's it really is the best when it comes to moist, flavorful, and shouting pumpkin spice flavors.

The recipe can also be made with pure canned pumpkin and molded into muffins or even smaller loaves to give as gifts to family and friends during the holiday like she did.

The smell of this pumpkin bread baking alone will hook you forever on making this recipe from scratch with that good old-fashioned aroma of cinnamon throughout the house.

We often spread the pumpkin bread with cinnamon butter or cream cheese for a perfect after-dinner or breakfast treat.

You can even turn this into a luscious pumpkin bread dessert by using a slice topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of warmed caramel sauce.

Scroll down to our printable recipe card for this easy yummy recipe.

Fall and Pumpkin Recipes

The onset of fall just reminds me of pumpkin and apple recipes with the flavors of cinnamon spice.

Cinnamon, fresh pumpkin puree, and spices in this moist cake will be your favorite recipe to make after you try this once.

Of course, if you're not a baker you can always try our 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake made with a mix that's terrific in a hurry and non-baker.

If you love pumpkin and fall you may also like our Amaretto Cheesecake, Pumpkin Fluff Pie, and our Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars.

fresh pumpkin puree and batter for bread

Best Spreads on Pumpkin Bread and Muffins

Nutella
Cream cheese
Butter
Cinnamon jam
Sliced with warm caramel and Whipped cream as a dessert
Cinnamon honey butter
Apple butter

Ingredients You Will Need(scroll to the recipe card for exact measurements):

eggs
white sugar
canned or fresh pure pumpkin
vegetable oil
flour
baking soda
baking powder
salt
the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
optional: raisins or chocolate chips, nuts see the recipe card for more suggestions

Tips

Cool completely before slicing the bread
wrap bread in plastic ziplock bags for storing
the bread stays moist for up to 4 days in the refrigerator
pumpkin bread and muffins can be frozen in storage bags for up to six months
this recipe can be cut in half and for muffins adjust the time to around 25 minutes or until the center springs back
drizzle rum caramel sauce on top with whipped cream for a delicious adult dessert

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Pumpkin Spice Bread

If you were looking for great pumpkin spice flavored bread or muffins, this can be the last recipe you'll even want.

Mom always used fresh ingredients and easy-to-find pantry items so there's nothing unusual to buy.

If you're a pumpkin fan you may also love our Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Latte recipe to go along with this bread of our Pumpkin Frappuccino!