22 Irresistible Pumpkin Bread Everyone Will Love

Introduction

The holidays just wouldn’t be complete without the comforting aroma of pumpkin bread filling the kitchen. Whether you love it plain and spiced or loaded with chocolate, cranberries, or cream cheese, this list brings together 22 irresistible pumpkin bread recipes that capture the cozy spirit of Christmas. Each one is easy to make, full of festive flavor, and perfect for gifting or enjoying fresh from the oven.

1. Classic Spiced Pumpkin Bread

A timeless favorite—soft, moist, and rich with cozy holiday spices.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
¼ cup (60ml) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan.
Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla.
Add dry mix to wet and stir until just combined.
Pour into pan and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

How to Serve It

Serve warm with a little butter or dusted with powdered sugar for a simple Christmas morning treat.

2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Soft, rich, and studded with sweet chocolate chips — a kid favorite!

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup (200g) sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
In another, whisk sugars, eggs, pumpkin, butter, and vanilla.
Combine and fold in chocolate chips.
Pour into loaf pan and bake 55–60 minutes.
Cool before slicing.

How to Serve It

Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a holiday dessert twist.

3. Cream Cheese Swirl Pumpkin Bread

A decadent loaf featuring a sweet cream cheese swirl — like pumpkin cheesecake in bread form.

Ingredients

Pumpkin Batter:

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
1 cup (200g) sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Cream Cheese Filling:

8oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (50g) sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients for pumpkin batter.
Whisk wet ingredients separately, then combine.
For filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour half pumpkin batter into loaf pan, add cream cheese layer, top with remaining batter.
Swirl with a knife.
Bake 60–70 minutes. Cool fully before slicing.

How to Serve It

Drizzle with maple glaze or serve with coffee for a perfect holiday brunch.

4. Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Bread

Tart cranberries and nutty walnuts bring a bright, festive flavor to this moist bread.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup (75g) chopped walnuts
¾ cup (75g) dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk eggs, sugars, pumpkin, oil, and vanilla.
Combine and fold in walnuts and cranberries.
Bake 55–60 minutes.
Let cool before slicing.

How to Serve It

Top with a simple orange glaze for extra Christmas zest.

5. Gingerbread Pumpkin Bread

When gingerbread meets pumpkin — a true holiday classic!

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cloves
¼ cup (60ml) molasses
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
In a bowl, whisk molasses, sugar, egg, pumpkin, and oil.
Combine wet and dry.
Pour into loaf pan, bake 55–60 minutes.
Cool completely.

How to Serve It

Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of cream cheese glaze.

6. Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bread

Sweet maple glaze takes this spiced loaf to cozy perfection.

Ingredients

Bread:

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup (100g) sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Glaze:

½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare bread as usual, mixing wet and dry separately.
Bake 55–60 minutes.
Cool slightly and drizzle glaze over top.

How to Serve It

Perfect with coffee on a chilly December morning.

7. Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Bread

Crunchy pecan streusel gives this loaf a bakery-style finish.

Ingredients

Bread:

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
1 cup (200g) sugar

Streusel:

¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
¼ cup (30g) flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cold
½ cup (50g) chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix bread batter and pour into loaf pan.
Combine streusel ingredients with fingers until crumbly.
Sprinkle over top and bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Drizzle with caramel sauce for a festive dessert loaf.

8. Pumpkin Banana Bread

A moist blend of ripe bananas and pumpkin for a naturally sweet holiday bread.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (190g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
1 ripe banana, mashed
½ cup (100g) sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup (120ml) oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients separately and combine.
Pour into loaf pan, bake 55–65 minutes.

How to Serve It

Top with toasted walnuts or a honey drizzle for a festive twist.

9. Pumpkin Coconut Bread

A sweet and tropical take on the holiday classic.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) coconut milk
½ cup (40g) shredded coconut
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Mix wet and dry separately, then combine.
Bake for 60 minutes until golden.
Cool before slicing.

How to Serve It

Top with toasted coconut flakes and powdered sugar for a snowy look.

10. Pumpkin Mocha Bread

Chocolate and espresso give this pumpkin bread an irresistible grown-up flavor.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
½ cup (120ml) coffee, cooled

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients and combine.
Bake 55–60 minutes.
Cool before serving.

How to Serve It

Dust with cocoa powder and serve with whipped cream for a café-style Christmas treat.

11. Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Bread

Sweet apples and cinnamon give this pumpkin loaf a warm, nostalgic flavor.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients, fold in apple pieces.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Top with a cinnamon-sugar glaze for extra sparkle.

12. Pumpkin Cream Crumb Bread

Soft pumpkin bread meets velvety cream filling and a crunchy crumb topping.

Ingredients

Bread:

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup (100g) sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

Cream Layer:

4oz (115g) cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla

Crumb Topping:

½ cup (60g) flour
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
¼ cup (55g) butter, melted
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix bread batter and pour half into loaf pan.
Spread cream layer evenly, top with remaining batter.
Combine crumb topping and sprinkle over top.
Bake 60–65 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

How to Serve It

Best chilled or slightly warmed with whipped cream on Christmas Eve.

13. Pumpkin Chai-Spiced Bread

Inspired by chai tea, this bread fills the kitchen with warm spice aroma.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon cardamom
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) milk
½ cup (120ml) oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients and combine.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Serve with a drizzle of honey or spiced chai glaze for extra warmth.

14. Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Bread

Sticky caramel and crunchy pecans make this loaf pure indulgence.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup (100g) sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
½ cup (50g) chopped pecans

Topping:

¼ cup (60ml) caramel sauce
Pecan halves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare batter, fold in chopped pecans.
Pour into loaf pan and bake 55–60 minutes.
Cool slightly, then drizzle caramel and decorate with pecans.

How to Serve It

Beautifully festive when wrapped and gifted during Christmas week.

15. Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread

Soft, hearty, and lightly sweet — perfect for a Christmas breakfast.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
½ cup (50g) rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
½ cup (120ml) milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix oats and dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients and combine.
Pour into loaf pan, sprinkle oats on top.
Bake 60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Spread with honey butter or serve with hot cocoa.

16. Pumpkin White Chocolate Cranberry Bread

Sweet-tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate — pure Christmas magic.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
½ cup (75g) white chocolate chips
½ cup (60g) dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
Fold in cranberries and white chocolate.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Top with melted white chocolate drizzle for an elegant holiday look.

17. Pumpkin Almond Bread

A light, nutty loaf with delicate almond crunch and sweet glaze.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup (50g) sliced almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix wet and dry ingredients.
Pour batter into pan, sprinkle almonds on top.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Add a light sugar glaze or almond slivers for decoration.

18. Pumpkin Buttermilk Bread

Buttermilk adds tenderness and a slight tang that balances the sweetness.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients and mix together.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Serve warm with cinnamon butter for a Christmas morning brunch.

19. Pumpkin Honey Spice Bread

Naturally sweetened with honey and packed with warm holiday spices.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
½ cup (170g) honey
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients and combine.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Brush the top with warm honey before serving for extra shine.

20. Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread

A soft loaf with sweet cinnamon layers — like a pumpkin spice roll in bread form.

Ingredients

Bread:

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil

Swirl:

¼ cup (50g) sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pour half the batter into pan, sprinkle half the swirl mix.
Add remaining batter and swirl with knife.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Dust with cinnamon sugar before serving.

21. Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Bread

Beautiful marbled bread combining pumpkin spice and chocolate in one slice.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) oil
¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix base batter and divide in half.
Add cocoa to one portion.
Alternate scoops in pan and swirl.
Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It

Perfect for Christmas dessert platters — eye-catching and delicious.

22. Pumpkin Eggnog Bread

Eggnog brings extra richness and a classic Christmas flavor to this festive loaf.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (220g) flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
½ cup (120ml) eggnog
½ cup (120ml) oil

Glaze:

½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons eggnog

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients.
Whisk wet ingredients and combine.
Bake 55–60 minutes.
Cool and drizzle with eggnog glaze.

How to Serve It

Garnish with nutmeg and serve beside a warm cup of holiday eggnog.

Conclusion

There’s nothing quite like the scent of fresh pumpkin bread baking on a winter morning. From spiced classics to chocolate swirls and festive fruit blends, these 22 recipes bring warmth and cheer to every holiday table. Whether you bake one for gifts or enjoy a slice by the fire, each loaf captures the comfort and joy of the Christmas season. Save your favorites, share them with loved ones, and fill your kitchen with the cozy magic of homemade pumpkin bread.

Chloe Lancaster