YaYa's Pumpkin Bread

This classic pumpkin bread is tender, moist, and spiced just right with cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe makes three generous loaves, perfect for sharing, freezing, or enjoying with a spread of cream cheese. It’s a family favorite that fills the kitchen with the comforting aroma of fall and makes every slice taste like home.

Course Bread, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pumpkin bread, fall baking, homemade bread, holiday recipes, quick bread, easy dessert, family favorite, spice loaf

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Servings 36 Slices

Calories 230kcal

Ingredients

3 1/3 cups plain flour
3 cups sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
4 large eggs
1 15 oz can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9x5-inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add oil, water, eggs, and pumpkin. Mix until well combined.
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow loaves to cool in pans for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Slice and serve plain, or spread cream cheese between slices.