Description

This Pumpkin Spice Loaf is a cozy fall favorite—soft, moist, and packed with warm spices. It’s the perfect pumpkin bread recipe for crisp mornings, after-school snacks, or sharing with friends and family. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and full of comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
15 oz pumpkin puree (1 can)
1 ¼ cups pecans, chopped (divided)
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (untoasted)
¼ cup raisins (or dried cranberries/chocolate chips)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 9×5 loaf pans with cooking spray or butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with white and brown sugars until creamy and smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add pumpkin puree and beat until fully combined.
Fold in half the flour mixture until incorporated, then add the rest. Stir just until combined—don’t overmix.
Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans and raisins (or preferred mix-ins).
Divide batter evenly into loaf pans. Smooth tops and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup pecans and pumpkin seeds on top.
Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool loaves in pans for 15 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store wrapped at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze up to 3 months. Add a cinnamon sugar topping or drizzle cream cheese glaze for extra flavor. Let loaf rest overnight for enhanced spice flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg