This easy 2-ingredient pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for novice bakers. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a delicious slice of warm, homemade bread. Bread making is one of those skills that intimidates a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Quick breads are so easy too as there is no yeast and no rising. The result is a moist and delicious bread that is so easy to make. And if you’re feeling fancy, top it with a sweet glaze.
It tastes even better the next day after chilling. Whether you’re serving this for breakfast or as a dessert, everyone will love this quick and easy bread. And why not, it is pumpkin season!
Fall Bread Recipe
Homemade pumpkin bread is a favorite fall recipe packed with cinnamon spice and tons of pumpkin flavor. It’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gift giving too.
2-Ingredients for Pumpkin Bread
Baking this bread using a spice cake mix and a whole can of pumpkin puree, makes your whole house smell wonderfully spicey like fall. Yes, you can make your own homemade pumpkin puree too.
That’s it, no need to measure your dry ingredients and wet ingredients. Just dump, mix, and bake.
Homemade Food Gift
A great recipe for a food gift during the Holidays. This recipe makes one loaf pan. However, if you plan on making this delicious quick bread as a food gift for the Holidays, you can make two smaller loaf cakes out of this batter too.
Just fill the mini loaves about halfway as it will rise during the baking process.
If you want your pumpkin loaf a bit fancier, add a cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
Your friends, family, neighbors, and other recipients are sure to rave about this moist pumpkin bread recipe. If you are making this as a food gift this chocolate chip pumpkin bread is another great option.
Is Pumpkin Bread Healthy?
Pumpkin bread is healthy because of the vitamins and minerals in the pumpkin itself. Since pumpkin is a good source of fiber, it can help curb your appetite. Therefore, it is a good choice to reach for when you want something sweet.
How Do you Know When Pumpkin Bread Is Done?
When the bread is done, it should have a crack in the top side of the bread. Another method is to stick a toothpick into the center of the bread and if it comes out clean, it is done and ready to come out of the oven. If your pumpkin bread batter sticks to the toothpick, leave it bake in the oven another five minute and recheck for doneness. Continue doing this until the toothpick inserted comes out clean and you see the crack in the top of the loaf.
How to Remove Pumpkin Bread from the Loaf Pan
Pumpkin bread is a quick bread and sometimes they can stick to the loaf pan. Therefore, to remove the bread loaf from the pan, let it cool 5-10 minutes at room temperature until you can touch the pan without burning your fingers.
Next run a butter knife it along the edge of the bread gently pulling the bread away from the pan a little.
Gently shake the pan on its side until the bread comes loose.
Place on a wire rack and continue to let the bread cool.
Pro Tip. Use spray oil or butter and grease the entire loaf pan, the bottom, and the sides. This will help the bread loaf release easier from the pan.
Frost the Quick Bread
You can frost the entire bread loaf or frost individual slices. Once the bread is cool, I like to get the frosting all over the bread. If there is any extra that ran onto the plate, make sure to scoop that up and add it to each slice as you serve it.
The powdered sugar frosting is made from just 3 ingredients and a few minutes.
Powdered Sugar Glaze for the Pumpkin Bread
1 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, or another flavor including lemon juice
5-7 Teaspoons Heavy Cream, milk, water, almond milk, or half and half would also work
I think with the frosting, it makes this the best pumpkin bread recipe.
How Long Does Pumpkin Bread Last in the Fridge?
Once the loaf is completely cool, the best way to store leftover pumpkin bread is to wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or placed in a plastic bag and sealed. Store it in the refrigerator up to 7 days.
How to Freeze Pumpkin Bread
You can freeze this pumpkin loaf for up to four months when stored in an airtight container.
The next time you want to make something sweet, try this recipe. There is just one problem, I usually make thick slices. But if you eat this as your breakfast or brunch meal for the whole family, it is a great reason to eat a thicker slice. It’s a fall favorite at our house.
Easy 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Glaze
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 18.25 Ounces Spice Cake Mix 1 package
- 15 Ounces Pumpkin Puree 1can
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Generously grease a bread loaf baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix the spice cake mix and canned pumpkin together. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.
- Cool and serve. Frost with a powdered sugar glaze if desired after cooled. You will find the ingredients in the notes section.
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Notes
Frost with a Powdered Sugar Glaze
1 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, or another flavor including lemon juice
5-7 Teaspoons Heavy Cream, milk, water, or half and half would also work Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Add the vanilla extract. Add 4 teaspoons of the heavy cream and stir the ingredients to combine. Continue adding the heavy cream one teaspoon at a time until it is the desired consistency.
How Long Does Pumpkin Bread Last in the Fridge?
Once the loaf is completely cool, the best way is to wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or placed in a plastic bag and sealed. Store it in the refrigerator up to 7 days.How to Freeze Pumpkin Bread
You can freeze this pumpkin loaf for up to four months when stored in an airtight container.Nutrition
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