This is, hands down, the best ever pumpkin loaf I have ever had…the secret being that it is made with pumpkin butter AND pumpkin puree. Twice the pumpkin, twice the flavor!
I feel like I should just come out and tell you guys that this year, I am in full-fall-everything mode (I even think it’s appropriate to use the #sorrynotsorry hashtag lol)! I bought my first mum for our front steps, I am cooking with pumpkin (which I did even before October 1st, a first ever for me) and everything I’ve been making (see my Mini Pumpkin Muffins, Caramel Apple Bites, Garlic Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken and Carrots) is delicious and comforting fall food. And while I thought I was just going to have a week packed full of fall recipes, that is not the case, I have many more fall recipes coming to you over the next few days and weeks (another appropriate hashtag #cantstopwontstop)
Now that I’ve gotten the hashtags out of the way…no wait, I lied! There’s one more that just seems appropriate for this post… #Pumpkineverything …because this pumpkin loaf (or pumpkin bread as some people refer to it as) is just so good, better than any pumpkin bread I’ve ever had, and I think the reason is because I used TWO kinds of pumpkin in the recipe…pumpkin butter (I had this in my pantry from when one of my lovely sister-in-laws gave me a jar as a present) and pumpkin puree (leftovers from when I made Mini Pumpkin Muffins last week).
Pumpkin butter is essentially pumpkin puree with a little bit of apple cider and a number of spices in it, so if you don’t have any pumpkin butter, you could certainly make your own (on the stovetop cook together 1 can of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tsp ginger, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp cloves).
Another thing I love about this delicious recipe? All you need is one bowl! You mix all the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients, stir, bake, and voila, you’ll have yourself the most moist, pumpkiny pumpkin loaf that ever was!
Pumpkin Butter Pumpkin Loaf {the BEST EVER Pumpkin loaf}
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I am so excited about fall because pumpkin is one of my favorite baking flavors! This bread looks delicious!
I’m glad I’m not the only one totally excited about fall flavors…especially pumpkin! Pumpkin everything, right? Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
Fabulous recipe easily adapted to be gluten free wtih Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix!
Oh how cool that you adapted it and that you liked it 🙂
Oh, I want this in my kitchen!!!! It looks SO GOOD!
When baking it, the pumpkin – cinnamon smells that filled my kitchen were amazing, I always think ‘why can’t my kitchen smell like that always’ lol. Thank you so much for your comment!
Mmmm so smart to use double the pumpkin. I bet this is delicious!!
Sues
Thank you Sues! There was definitely the most amazing pumpkin flavor…double the pumpkin double the flavor? I’ll go with that lol!
I haven’t tried pumpkin butter yet but I’ve been hearing great things about Trader Joe’s version and their newest South Florida location is opening this Friday and it’s only 30 minutes from my apartment which is much closer than any of the other ones!
Pumpkin butter is definitely worth trying…it’s amazing by itself…OR in baked goods like this pumpkin loaf 🙂 That’s awesome that you’re getting a Trader Joe’s close to you!!
This looks delicious!
Thank you so much!
This looks simply delicious! And I love your photography!
Thank you so much for your compliment and comment, totally made my day!!
Ahhhh the pumpkin butter! I think I should get some of this for donating to the cause! 🙂
Come on over! This is one time when the turnaround time from baking to posting was super quick because it was SO GOOD…and I still have some…but it’s going fast…there’s a slice calling your name!
Better Hurry Nina! I make no promises for how long I can stay away from the last piece!
You’re too sweet, thanks babe! And you should listen Nina 🙂
Pumpkin butter and puree???? Why have I never done that before? This looks awesome!
I know right? Double the pumpkin DOUBLE the flavor!! Thanks for commenting girl!
I’ve never had pumpkin butter or a pumpkin loaf – I wonder what it would taste like?
No pumpkin loaf ever? You have been missing out! It is is super flavorful with hints of cinnamon and spice, you should definitely try it 🙂
Twice the pumpkin flavour?! I am so, so sold! Pinned!
It definitely is twice the flavor! Thank you so much for pinning, means a lot!
Totally loving the pumpkin butter in this delicious loaf! Yum!
The pumpkin butter really added to the amazingness of the pumpkin loaf 🙂 Thank you so much for commenting!
OMG love that you added pumpkin butter to this! This loaf does look seriously delicious. Pinned!
The pumpkin butter made is so out of this world delicious! Thank you so much for pinning, truly appreciate that 🙂
I’m not sure about eating anything pumpkin flavour. It just doesn’t seem right because I always picture them as a Halloween decoration haha
How about pumpkin pie? Pumpkin flavored things are all the rage in the US during the fall 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
I made this yesterday and it was gone in one day. It was amazing! I gained 5 pounds, but it was totally worth it….. I think! ?
Totally worth it, lol! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how much you loved it, I’m so glad it was a hit!!
I just mixed everything up, and put it into the oven to bake-I can’t wait! Pumpkin Butter is so tasty and delicious! I’ve never baked with it before, so I’ll wait 45 minutes but the batter taste alone was sinful!! Yummy!
The only thing is your recipe calls for a cup and a half of the pumpkin butter the little jar not a full 1 cup and a half…but I saved my day!
Thanks for sharing!!
I’m so glad you’re making this recipe, hope you enjoyed it!
Sounds amazing – we LOVE spicy pumpkin butter!!! I want to make a loaf and send it to my daughter. Is it okay to substitute gluten free flour for regular? Thanks so much 🙂
Yes, you can absolutely substitute GF flour for regular (my favorite one is Bob’s red mill 1-to-1 gluten free baking flour).
I had a huge jar of pumpkin butter and was looking for a way to bake with it. SO happy I found this recipe! Cut the sugar a bit, so I could sprinkle some turbindo sugar on top, slong with some chopped pecans. Delicious!
Thank you so much for your comment Robin. So glad you enjoyed this recipe – I love that you sprinkled sugar and pecans on the top!
Fantastic recipe. Made a couple of times, with my own homemade pumpkin butter and again with TJ’s. The TJ jar is only 10 oz so I used more pumpkin purée. My family loved it. I topped mine with Pepitas.
Love that you topped yours with pepitas, so glad you enjoyed this recipe!