Brilliant orange slices of pumpkin bread dusted with powdered sugar. Toasted pumpkin seeds are scattered atop, imbuing a delightful rustic charm. It's elegantly positioned on a clean, white platter, surrounded by little decorative pumpkins and autumn leaves for the perfect seasonal aesthetic.

American Harvest Pumpkin Bread

Name: American Harvest Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cup pumpkin puree homemade preferred but canned is acceptable; 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pumpkin spice; 2 eggs large; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds for garnishing; powdered sugar for sprinkling

Moist, sweet pumpkin bread with a crunchy finish.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · December 01, 2025

A little about this dish

Our feature ingredient today is pumpkin, a symbol of fall and harvest time, and an American staple offering a sweet and earthy taste. This bread encapsulates its delectable flavor while remaining moist and light. The added crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds gives an exciting texture that's a joy to bite into!

Ingredients (for 4)

Pumpkin puree — 1.5 cup — homemade preferred but canned is acceptable
White sugar — 1 cup
Brown sugar — 0.5 cup
Vanilla extract — 2 tsp
All-purpose flour — 2 cups
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Baking soda — 1/2 tsp
Salt — 1/2 tsp
Pumpkin spice — 1 tsp
Eggs — 2 — large
Vegetable oil — 1/2 cup
Milk — 1/2 cup
Toasted pumpkin seeds — 3 tbsp — for garnishing
Powdered sugar — — for sprinkling

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🍞

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Step 2 — 🎃🥣🥄

In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Step 3 — 🥣🌾🧂

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice together.
Step 4 — 🥚🥛🌪️

Beat eggs into the pumpkin mixture one at a time, then slowly add the oil and milk until smooth. Gradually combine the dry and wet mixtures until just blended.
Step 5 — 🍞🥣🔽

Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth out the top.
Step 6 — ⏲️🔥🍞

Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Step 7 — ⏲️🍞🆒

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8 — ✨🎃🍞

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.

A final fox tip

This bread can be customizable according to taste. You can add nuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips for a unique flavor profile. Additionally, kids can help with easy tasks such as whisking the ingredients and sprinkling the sugar.