Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations! This moist and delicious pumpkin bread, adapted from a vintage 1970s church cookbook, is incredibly easy to make. My mom's perfected version bakes beautifully in loaf pans, tart pans, or a bundt pan – guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for fall gatherings and beyond! Get ready to experience the warm, comforting flavors of homemade pumpkin bread at its finest.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 265.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread

  • 4 cups sugar (2 cups white, 2 cups brown)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Not found in recipe sources
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter (quantity not specified in sources, only mentioned in step 2)

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How to Make Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9x5 inch loaf pans, or prepare your chosen pan (tart pan or bundt pan).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 50-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around the 50-minute mark.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

7g

Carbs

13g

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Sweets & Sides Desserts The Americas American Southern Vegetarian Fall Recipes Holiday Recipes Baking

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread?

Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread?

Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread has approximately 265.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread?

The key ingredients for Mom's Best Pumpkin Bread are Sugar, Eggs, Oil, Salt, Nutmeg, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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