Delicious Pumpkin Bread

Name: Delicious Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 5 mini loaves (8 slices each).
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 1-1/4 cups canola oil; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt

An enticing aroma wafts through my house when this tender cake-like pumpkin bread is in the oven. I bake extra loaves to give as holiday gifts. My friends wait eagerly for it every year. —Linda Burnett, Prescott, Arizona

Ingredients

5 large eggs
1-1/4 cups canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Combine remaining ingredients; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture.
Pour batter into five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaves in plastic and foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Editor's Note: Bread may also be baked in two greased 8x4x2-in. loaf pans for 75-80 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 150 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Delicious Pumpkin Bread in Taste of Home December/January 1998

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PenelopeSue

Jan 3, 2019

Absolutely amazing love love love been baking and giving out during the holidays Everyone loves it It is incredibly moist Can’t say it enough amazing Bravo
Jellybug

Dec 30, 2018

Made this bread over the holidays to give to friends and family and they all loved it. Moist and delicious.
rbow04

Dec 21, 2018

Best pumpkin bread. I have made this several times and am asked all the time for the recipe. It freezes well and is perfect amount for two. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Deborah

Nov 7, 2018

This is saved in my go to pumpkin bread/muffin recipes! This was so delicious
Debglass11

Oct 10, 2018

Very moist and delicious pumpkin bread! I've made many versions of pumpkin bread over the years and this is one of the best. Made exactly as written and used two regular sized loaf pans. It made two generous loaves - one was devoured and I managed to freeze the other one. Planning to make more of these for the upcoming holiday. Absolutely wonderful with cream cheese!
koppkidsmom

Dec 7, 2017

This is the best pumpkin bread ever!!! Every time I serve it, everyone wants the recipe!
Robby1

Dec 6, 2017

This moist and very delicious pumpkin bread will replace my current recipe. I did add a bit more cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Next time I will add chocolate chips and another time, with the butterscotch pudding. Just made it and one loaf already gone!
ChocolateEE

Nov 11, 2017

Have used this every fall for years now. Best quick bread I have ever had. Moist and flavorful. I make it as written except that I have used both instant and cook and serve with equal results. No difference. Outstanding recipe, thank you.
bevnhar1

Oct 16, 2017

Only recipe I use for pumpkin bread. It is moist and very rich in flavor. Everyone loves this recipe in family
Elizabeth

Oct 5, 2017

Didn't have five small pans so put it in regular loaf pans (2) and adjusted baking time. Served it at a neighborhood coffee brunch and everyone requested the recipe. Definitely a hit.