2-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

Yes, you read that right! Make the easiest quick bread of your life with this 2-ingredient pumpkin bread recipe. Both kids and adults will love making this cozy fall bread.

Every once in a while I come across a recipe that’s so easy that I almost feel stupid sharing it.

Recipes like my Ridiculously Simple Chocolate Chip Cookies , Chocolate Covered Marshmallows , or Simple Peach Cobbler seem so easy to make, you don’t really need me to share a recipe for them, right?

But every time you guys prove me wrong. Of course, many of you prefer recipes made from scratch. And I have tons and tons of them!

But there are also many of you who love these super quick and easy recipes. They’re perfect for kids, novice bakers, or anyone short on time but need to whip something up quickly.

This 2 ingredient pumpkin bread is definitely one of those recipes. It’s one of the simplest recipes you can make and a great trick to have up your sleeve this fall!

What is 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread?

A while ago, one of my best friends sent me this message:

“Have you tried the 2 ingredient pumpkin bread recipe? It’s so delicious and super simple 🤣 Can of pumpkin and a box of spiced cake mix. I also add chocolate chips.

Stephie and I were obviously intrigued and had to try it immediately. I had a hard time believing that a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree would turn into delicious bread, but I had to see for myself.

As it turns out, these two simple ingredients CAN actually create some seriously delicious pumpkin bread! Stephie and I both made this recipe and both of our kids absolutely devoured it.

If I had to choose, I still prefer my classic pumpkin bread – it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes for a reason. But this 2-ingredient pumpkin bread is a fantastic option for whenever you’re short on time or energy.

It’s really great for kids to make too! Even little ones can mix this bread together and feel so proud of themselves for making a delicious fall treat.

How to make pumpkin bread with 2 ingredients

Obviously the only one necessary the ingredients for this pumpkin bread recipe are:

• one 15.25 ounce box of spice cake mix and
• a 15-ounce can of pure pumpkin puree.

I use Duncan Hines spice cake mix. Some of the other brands are Not 15.25 ounces, so be sure to check the size of the mix before diving in.

If you have Homemade pumpkin puree on hand, you’ll need about 2 cups to equal a 15-ounce can.

To make the batter, simply combine the cake spice mix with the pumpkin puree until well combined. You can easily do this with a hand spatula, but feel free to use an electric mixer if that’s easier for you.

Spread the batter evenly into a lined 8×4-inch or 8.5×4.5-inch baking pan. The batter is thick, so you will need to smooth the top until smooth.

Cook the pumpkin bread with 2 ingredients at 180°C for 50-60 minutes. The loaf will be cooked when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Optional additions to the recipe

So I said there are only 2 necessary ingredients of this recipe. But there are some optional additions you can make to make this bread even more delicious!

I love to generously top the bread with cinnamon sugar or coarse sugar before baking. It gives it a delicious crackling top – and who doesn’t love that?

You could also mix some pumpkin pie spice with the sugar and use it in place of the cinnamon sugar.

If you love my Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread, I highly recommend adding a few handfuls of mini chocolate chips to the dough. I like how the mini chocolate chips disperse into the dough better than regular chocolate chips, but you can always use whatever you have on hand.

Some chopped pecans or walnuts would also be delicious to add.

Don’t let the simplicity of this 2-ingredient pumpkin bread fool you. There are still many ways to make it yours!