Wow, I didn’t realize you could make this using only two ingredients

Welcome the cozy, nostalgic flavors of autumn with one of the simplest pumpkin bread recipes you can make. This smart shortcut keeps the ingredient list incredibly short, proving that you can whip up a moist, fragrant loaf without gathering a pantry full of spices, eggs, or oil.

All it takes is a box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin purée. The cake mix provides the structure, rising agents, and warm fall spices—think cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—while the pumpkin lends moisture, softness, and deep seasonal flavor. The finished bread is dense in a satisfying way and comes together with almost no work: no mixers, no softening ingredients, and almost no cleanup. It’s perfect for a last-minute breakfast treat, a bake sale contribution, or a cozy snack with a hot drink.

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Add the spice cake mix and pumpkin purée to a large bowl. Stir until well blended. The batter will be very thick—this is normal.

Step 3: Bake the Bread
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 4: Let It Cool
Allow the loaf to sit in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.