Go Back
–+ servings
Sliced loaf of cake mix pumpkin bread, showing the details of the moist interior of the bread and the pumpkin spice icing drizzled on top.

Easy Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread

Chrysti Benner
Homemade pumpkin bread couldn't be easier, thanks to a doctored up box of cake mix! It's moist and tender, full of pumpkin spice flavor, and topped with a sweet icing glaze.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:

  • 15.25 ounce spice cake mix
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 15 ounce canned pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs

For the Icing:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and spray two 8x4-inch loaf pans with baking spray (such as Baker's Joy). Alternatively, you can grease the pans with butter and dust with flour. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer), combine cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, vegetable oil, canned pumpkin puree, and eggs. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase speed to medium-high and mix for 2 more minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake in preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean.
  • Let the loaves cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert them onto a wire rack or serving plate to cool completely.
  • Once the loaves have cooled, prepare the icing by combining powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and milk in a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Drizzle icing over the tops of the loaves. Let the loaves sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the icing to set and harden to a satiny finish.

Notes

  • If you want to freeze this bread, you’ll want to wait to add the icing until the loaves are thawed.
  • We prefer these loaves with the icing, but you can skip the icing if preferred and serve as-is, or with a dollop of whipped cream on each slice. You can also simply dust the top of the loaf with powdered sugar if you'd like.
  • Make sure you’re using canned pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3359IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake mix pumpkin bread, easiest pumpkin bread recipe, easy pumpkin bread, glazed pumpkin bread recipe, homemade pumpkin bread from a mix, moist pumpkin bread with cake mix, pumpkin bread from cake mix, pumpkin bread using a box of cake mix, pumpkin bread with icing, pumpkin bread with spice cake mix and canned pumpkin, shortcut pumpkin bread
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!