Pumpkin Bread from a Cake Mix
Elevate your pumpkin season baking game with this easy and irresistibly moist Pumpkin Bread made from a cake mix! This quick recipe combines the convenience of a boxed yellow or spice cake mix with the rich, autumnal flavors of canned pumpkin, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. With just five main ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, you’ll have a perfectly spiced loaf ready to bake. Optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips allow for a personalized twist, making it a versatile treat for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. Perfectly soft and packed with fall flavors, this pumpkin bread is the ultimate shortcut recipe for cozy, homemade goodness. Bake it today and enjoy with a dollop of butter or cream cheese!
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Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow or Spice Cake Mix
- 15 oz Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 0.5 cup Optional Mix-ins (chopped nuts, chocolate chips, etc.)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, and eggs.
Step 3
Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the bowl and mix until well combined. The batter will be thick.
Step 4
If desired, fold in optional mix-ins, such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Step 5
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
Step 8
Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Step 9
Serve as is, or pair with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite spread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (840.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2015.1 |
| Total Fat 163.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 0% |
| Sodium 573.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.4g | |
| Protein 38.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 123IU | 0% |
| Calcium 357.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1525.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories