20 Amazing Pumpkin Bread Recipes Whether You Want Savory or Sweet (2024)

Your favorite autumn flavor is here to add to your brunch or dessert table (or just to snack on). We've gathered our best pumpkin bread recipes so you can find the perfect addition to the season. There's a pumpkin bread for the traditionalist who wants nothing but the classic, or frosted and slow cooker pumpkin breads for the more adventurous eater. Time to pull out the loaf pan!

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Surprise-Inside Chocolate Bread

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Pumpkin bread inside chocolate bread? Yes, please! To make one of our favorite fancy pumpkin recipes, bake a batch of pumpkin bread on a sheet pan, then use pumpkin-shape cookie cutters to cut out slices. Bake the pumpkin bread slices in the batter for our chocolate bread, and voilà! You have homemade pumpkin bread hidden inside a decadent chocolate loaf.

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Pumpkin Pull-Apart Loaf

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You won't need a knife to divvy up this homemade pumpkin bread. Just use your hands! For a fun fall brunch, serve this pumpkin pull-apart loaf with an addicting cinnamon glaze on top. Just make sure everyone's at the table before you bring out this pumpkin bread because they'll all be clamoring to try a slice (or two).

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Pumpkin-Cranberry Bread

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If you've found yourself wondering what to make with pumpkin (whether it's canned or fresh), give one of our best fall bread recipes a try. After all, pumpkin and cranberry always rise to the occasion. This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.

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Pumpkin Bread

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Learn how to make pumpkin bread if it's your first time, or get back to basics if you're a seasoned pumpkin bread baker with our tried-and-true classic pumpkin bread recipe. Either way, make extra to share because it disappears quickly. For a boost of sweetness and crunch, try adding a handful of raisins using the raisin-nut variation.

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Bourbon Pumpkin Bread with Spice Swirl

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When it comes to giving your pumpkin bread even more fall flavor, bourbon is the answer. This recipe has a double dose: We added a splash to both the batter and the icing on top. Of course, that's not the only secret hidden in one of our best pumpkin treats. When you cut into it, you'll see it also has a swirl of sugar, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice in the center.

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Warm Pumpkin-Blueberry Bread

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This biscuit-like loaf tops our list of easy pumpkin bread recipes. Simply mix the ingredients together and toss them in the slow cooker. After just a couple hours of "baking", you'll have moist bread that's studded with juicy blueberries.

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread

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For a healthier pumpkin bread, we used whole wheat flour and plain yogurt in this easy recipe. Try increasing your ratio of whole wheat flour to all-purpose flour from what's called for in the recipe to make it even more wholesome. With just the right balance of sweetness, this is sure to become a family favorite.

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Pumpkin Bread Trifle

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If you went a little pumpkin bread crazy and end up with a couple of extra loaves, you should definitely turn it into a showstopping trifle dessert. Layered with a bourbon-spiked sweet cream, this pumpkin bread makeover is an easy dessert perfect for the holiday table.

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Spiced Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

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If you can't figure out how to incorporate squash into your dinner plans for tonight, this is the answer. Used canned pumpkin puree, along with a few pinches of cinnamon, to give these fluffy dinner rolls their fall flavor. The best part about this homemade pumpkin bread is that you can serve it with almost any fall meal.

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin-Blueberry Bread

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Yes, you can make delicious pumpkin bread in your slow cooker. We've added some fresh blueberries for a little sweet-tart flavor added. If you don't have access to fresh blueberries, stir frozen berries into the batter without thawing them.

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Pumpkin Spice Loaves

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This recipe makes two pumpkin bread loaves. Keep one and share the other with a friend. Or keep both (we won't tell). After all, it's hard to resist this sweet and perfectly spiced treat. To make this bread more like dessert, serve with maple and nutmeg whipped cream.

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Pumpkin Corn Bread

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What's better than a warm, buttery side of skillet corn bread? The added sweetness and spice of pumpkin! Serve it hot (with some butter!) for maximum enjoyment, but you can also make it ahead of time, refrigerate for two days, then pop it back in the oven so it tastes fresh-baked.

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Apple Pumpkin Sunflower Bread

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Dress up classic pumpkin bread with chopped apples, sunflower seeds, and apple cider. To making slicing the finished bread easier, wrap in foil and store overnight before cutting. Serve the sliced fall bread with whipped butter.

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Pumpkin Gingerbread with Seedy Streusel

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Part cake, part pumpkin spice bread, this gingerbread recipe is topped with a crunchy streusel that's made with sesame seeds, crystallized ginger, and pepitas. As one BHG reviewer raves, "I loved the flavor and texture of this new twist on an old favorite pumpkin bread."

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Rosemary-Pumpkin Prosciutto Focaccia

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Focaccia is a fluffy yeast bread that's drizzled with olive oil and baked in a low pan so the top and sides become crisp. It's the perfect contrast of a chewy center and crunchy crust. In addition to the canned pumpkin in the dough, there's a sprinkling of salted pumpkin seeds on top.

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Honey-Glazed Pumpkin-Banana Bread

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Banana pumpkin bread is the perfect mashup of sweet fruit and earthy pumpkin. What really makes this pumpkin recipe stand out is the chopped crystallized ginger that's sprinkled on top of the sweet honey glaze. It adds just a bit of spice to each bite.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Bread

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If you need a make-ahead pumpkin bread recipe, this one can be stashed in the freezer for up to one month. Once baked and fully cooled, wrap the pumpkin bread in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to serve, thaw it at room temperature for about four hours.

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Pumpkin Sourdough Discard Bread

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If you've got leftover sourdough discard, put it to good use in this pumpkin spice bread. Balance the flavor with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, orange zest, and vanilla. A sprinkle of coarse sugar before baking ensures the crust is extra crisp and caramelized.

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Pumpkin Babka

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Babka is a yeasted bread that's often braided with fillings like cinnamon or chocolate. Here, we're amping up the fall flavors with canned pumpkin in the dough and a toasted pecan topper.

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Pumpkin-Sage White Cheddar Biscuits

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It doesn't get much better than a plate of fluffy, buttery biscuits. A few ingredients help this pumpkin biscuit recipe stand out from the rest. A mix of butter and shortening in the dough increases the flakiness while fresh sage and white cheddar add savory flavor.