Moist Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Recipe for Fall Baking

Our family adores this Farmhouse Pumpkin Spice Bread. A full pound of pumpkin puree keeps each slice wonderfully moist and tender.

This easy, one‑bowl recipe blends warm spices with pumpkin for a comforting quick bread that’s simple to prepare and even easier to enjoy.

Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Serve a warm slice with real butter any time of day — breakfast, snack or dessert. This copycat Bob Evans style quick bread comes together in one bowl in under ten minutes of prep.

We use canned pumpkin puree for convenience and consistent texture. It keeps the bread moist without extra fuss.

We first developed and perfected this recipe while spending time at home in the spring of 2020, and it quickly became a family favorite alongside other treats like pumpkin cupcakes and banana bars.

Baking this loaf is a great family activity—there’s nothing better than a warm slice with butter melting into the crumb straight from the oven.

Ingredients Needed

• Canned pumpkin – Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
• Dry ingredients – All‑purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, ground cloves, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
• Liquids – Vegetable oil, eggs and water.

How To Make Moist Pumpkin Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil and beaten eggs until combined.
3. Add the canned pumpkin puree and stir until smooth.
4. Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda and spices), then add them to the wet mixture and fold until evenly combined.
5. Add the water and stir just until incorporated — avoid overmixing.
6. Divide the batter between two greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
7. Bake about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the loaves to cool before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• Add up to 1 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter, or sprinkle mini chips on top right after baking so they melt slightly.
• Softened cream cheese is a delicious spread for breakfast slices.
• Cool the bread on a rack uncovered, then store in an airtight container or bag to preserve freshness.
• Because the loaf is moist, refrigerating will extend quality for up to five days.
• To freeze, wrap fully cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and place in a sealed freezer bag or container. Use within three months for best taste and texture.

More Easy Quick Bread Recipes

• Banana Pecan Bread
• Homemade Cornbread
• Farmhouse Zucchini Bread
• French Toast with Cinnamon Bread
• Best All‑Bran Muffins
• Peanut Butter Bread

5 from 1 vote

Farmhouse Pumpkin Spice Bread

Created by Jennifer Osterholt

Servings: 20 thick slices of bread

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Our family loves this sweet Farmhouse Pumpkin Spice Bread that has a pound of pureed pumpkin to help keep each slice extra moist!

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 pound canned pumpkin
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2/3 cup water

Instructions

• Mix the sugar, oil and beaten eggs together.
• Add the pumpkin and mix until smooth.
• Add the dry ingredients, then the water, stirring until just combined.
• Pour batter into two greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal
Carbohydrates: 49g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 2g
Sugar: 31g

Recipe originally published on April 24, 2020 with updates made on October 1, 2025.