My Mom's Pumpkin Bread

Warm, moist, and infused with cozy fall spices, "My Mom's Pumpkin Bread" is a nostalgic treat that's perfect for any season. This quick bread recipe combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with rich pumpkin puree, creating a tender, flavorful loaf that's irresistibly aromatic. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just over an hour, it’s the ideal homemade delight for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. The optional addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch, but the bread is just as perfect without. Whether served plain or slathered with butter or cream cheese, this pumpkin bread is a family favorite that you'll come back to time and again. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy mornings, or gifting to loved ones—this recipe is easy, versatile, and wonderfully satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 15-ounce can Pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
• 4 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, water, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—the batter should be smooth but still a little thick.

Step 5

If using chopped walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the pans from the oven and let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer the loaves onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve the pumpkin bread at room temperature. Enjoy plain or with a spread of butter or cream cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2081.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6695.4

Total Fat 313.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 6372.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 938.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 620.6g
Protein 88.9g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 411.7mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 2581.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 54.2%