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2 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Bread

This two-ingredient pumpkin spice bread is so delicious that you will be surprised at how easy it is to make! Honest, the cake itself only has 2 ingredients.  It has all the flavor of pumpkin spice and takes less than 1 hour to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 188Kcal
Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 15 oz can pure pumpkin
  • Confectioners icing to sift on top optional to dress it up!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.  Line bottom and two long sides with parchment paper.
  • Mix the contents of the canned pumpkin into the spice cake mix in a large sized bowl.  It will be a thick batter.  Do NOT add the ingredients from the cake instructions on the back of the cake mix box. 
  • Spread evenly into your baking pan.  I recommend smoothing the top of the batter with a large spoon (spray nonstick cooking spray on the back of the spoon - the batter is sticky).
  • Baking time is approximately 45 minutes.  Check if it is done by inserting a toothpick in the center.  When it comes out clean, remove from oven.
  • Cool then sift confectioners sugar on top prior to serving.

Notes

2 ingredient pumpkin muffins are just as delicious but are (obviously) baked in muffin tins.
Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?
Pumpkin pie filling has more spices and a sweetener like sugar. This recipe is made with a can of pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin).
Do I really not add the ingredients on the back of the box?
Correct. You only use the pumpkin puree and spice cake mix. If you really feel you need to add something, you can add a beaten egg. It will make the finished cake a little fluffier.  But it isn't required and not part of the original recipe.  
I only have yellow cake mix at home? Can I use that?
Yes, you can use yellow cake mix.  Adding approximately 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice seasoning will give you a nice flavor in your loaf.
Cover in plastic wrap after cooled and store in refrigerator  for up to 4 days.
Freezes well for 1 month. 
 

Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)

Serving: 12g | Calories: 188Kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg