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Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread served on parchment paper with pieces cut from it

Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread recipe! This moist, flavorful bread combines pumpkin puree, warm cinnamon and pumpkin spice with a hint of bourbon for a unique twist on a fall classic. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Topped with a brown sugar crust, this bread is a must-try for pumpkin lovers. Save this irresistible recipe for your next baking day.

Just last week I proclaimed myself not to be a true bourbon girly, yet here I am, back again with another recipe incorporating it! Welcome to the ultimate fall treat: Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread! As the temperature starts to cool, there’s nothing quite like the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin bread. But this recipe takes it up a notch with a splash of bourbon, adding depth and warmth to this irresistible loaf. Whether you're looking for a comforting breakfast or a unique addition to your holiday spread, this bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Here’s how to make this easy fall recipe!

Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread ingredients in a large mixing bowl

Everything You Need to Make Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread

Pumpkin Puree: One can of pumpkin puree is the star of this recipe! Just make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling!
All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda & Salt: For the base of this bread, you’ll just need these simple baking staples that you probably have in your pantry right now!
Granulated Sugar & Brown Sugar: A mix of regular sugar and brown sugar achieves the perfect level of sweetness and touch of fall flavor to this bread.
Cinnamon & Pumpkin Pie Spice: These spices contribute the ultimate cozy fall flavors!
Eggs & Vegetable Oil: You’ll need two eggs for this recipe to achieve a bread that’s more dense but still fluffy, as well as vegetable oil.
Milk: Milk adds moisture– I recommend using whole milk, but you can use whatever milk you have on hand.
Vanilla Extract & Bourbon: Vanilla extract and bourbon also round out the delicious flavor of this bread, I used Woodford Reserve! If you don’t have bourbon or prefer not to include it, you can use a full teaspoon of vanilla extract instead of half of a teaspoon.

Partially baked Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread with brown sugar topping added

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add dry ingredients (flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt) and stir.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract and bourbon.)
Combine Ingredients: Add wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine. (It’s okay if the mixture stays a little chunky, try not to over-stir.)
Add to Pan & Bake: Pour batter into a well-greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake for 20 minutes.
Add Topping: After 20 minutes have passed, remove the bread and add brown sugar topping.
Finish Baking & Cool: Return bread to the oven for 30-40 minutes and bake until golden brown. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Kitchen Essentials

Check out my list of trusty kitchen tools and serve ware that I just keep going back to! For this recipe, I used my favorite mixing bowls and utensils!

Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Bread in a glass loaf pan

Please leave a comment and rating if you enjoy this recipe! If you’re looking for more quick bread recipes, check out my Brown Sugar-Crusted Banana Bread.