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A slice of moist pumpkin bread on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by scattered pumpkin seeds.

The Best Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipes: From Canned Pumpkin to Fresh Puree!

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall, using simple ingredients to create a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix wet ingredients until combined.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  4. Combine wet and dry, then fold in optional nuts and chips.
  5. Bake 60-70 minutes, cool, then slice and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.