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Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread Recipe

4.5 from 65 reviews

This Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread is an easy and moist fall-inspired treat made with yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it combines the convenience of cake mix with the richness and flavor of pumpkin spice. Ready in just over an hour, this quick bread fills your kitchen with cozy aromas and delivers a tender, flavorful loaf every time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 15 oz yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients

  • 15 oz canned pumpkin
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and olive oil. Using a spatula or hand mixer, blend all ingredients together until the batter is smooth and well combined without overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
  3. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.
  4. Bake Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  5. Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully invert the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This prevents the bread from becoming soggy and helps it firm up nicely.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Optional: Add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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