This Nutella Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate fall indulgence that brings together the best of both worlds with creamy chocolate-hazelnut goodness and warm pumpkin spice flavors. One bite of this moist, perfectly spiced loaf proves that some flavor combinations are simply meant to be together!
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🍞 Whether you want to make full-sized loaves for the family or mini loaves for gifting, this recipe adapts beautifully to different pan sizes!
My 2 Best Tips For Making Nutella Pumpkin Bread
Swirling Technique: Use a butter knife to create gentle figure-eight motions through the layers for beautiful swirls without overmixing the batter. Don’t swirl too aggressively or you’ll end up with muddy-looking bread instead of distinct ribbons. Make about 6-8 gentle swirls per layer, going just deep enough to create marble patterns. The key is restraint—less is more when it comes to swirling.
Cooling Process: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to prevent crumbling. This brief cooling period lets the structure set while preventing the bread from becoming soggy on the bottom. After turning out, let it cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts and best presentation. Warm bread, while tempting, will fall apart when sliced.
I always ensure my butter and eggs are at room temperature before beginning—this creates the smoothest batter and best texture. Cold ingredients don’t cream properly and can lead to dense, heavy bread.
This Nutella pumpkin bread is perfect alongside your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat with tea. I love serving warm slices to guests because it instantly makes any gathering feel more special and cozy.
You can enjoy it straight from the loaf as a decadent breakfast or slice it thick for an after-dinner dessert! I often toast leftover pieces and spread them with cream cheese or simply savor them plain while the chocolate swirls are still slightly melty.
🩷 Melissa
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Nutella Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter soften
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 16 ounces pure pumpkin 1 can
- ½ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray two medium loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray, or 4-5 mini loaf pans (5 ¾ x 3 ¼ x 2 ¼. Don't fill more than ⅔ full.)
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, spices, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer cream the butter and the sugar until fluffy, about two minutes. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Add the pumpkin and combine well.
- Add the dry ingredients stirring until just combined.
- Layer ⅓ of the batter into the bottom of 2 loaf pans, swirl in a couple scoops of Nutella, do another layer of batter and another layer of Nutella and top with the remaining ⅓ of the batter. (To swirl: Use a butter knife to create 6-8 gentle figure-8 motions through the layers for beautiful swirls without overmixing the batter.)
- Bake side-by-side for about one hour or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. (Bake 35-40 minutes for the mini loaves.)
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
How To Make Nutella Pumpkin Bread
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray your loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, then set aside.
Step 2: Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
Step 3: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Layer one-third of the batter into your prepared pans, add dollops of Nutella, repeat with another layer of batter and Nutella, then top with the remaining batter.
Step 4: Use a knife to gently swirl the Nutella through the batter in figure-eight motions. Bake for about one hour (or 35-40 minutes for mini loaves) until a toothpick inserted into the bread portion comes out clean.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, store-bought pumpkin pie spice works perfectly in this recipe. The homemade blend in the notes section is just provided as an option if you don’t have the pre-made spice on hand or prefer to control the exact ratios.
Yes, chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips make excellent additions. Fold in ½ to ¾ cup of your chosen mix-ins with the flour mixture. Keep in mind that additions will slightly change the baking time, so test for doneness with a toothpick.
Warm the Nutella slightly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it more spreadable. You want it soft enough to drop easily from a spoon but not so warm that it melts completely into the batter and disappears.
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natalie (the sweets life)
I made Maria’s pumpkin nutella bread and we went crazy for it! Love that you swirled yours in the middle-it looks great! If you need more pumpkin ideas, I just made pumpkin baked oatmeal http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/10/pumpkin-baked-oatmeal.html and pumpkin butterscotch cookies http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/10/pumpkin-butterscotch-cookies.html
I also made the pumpkin granola bars that Maria just posted and those are fabulous as well!
Marly
Can something be too pretty to eat? Maybe not, but this is really close! Great pics!
April
Pumpkin and Nutella together?? Holy Yum, is all I can say to that!
lori
A perfect bread, from the pan to whats inside. YUM
Joanne
Nutella and pumpkin in every bite sound like the perfect combination to me. What a delicious quickbread. I need to make it soon.
Lina
i love nutella anything. this looks just about perfect!
sameena
Hi Barbara,
Thanx for writing…just subscribed…I loveall your recipes…:)
Love baking…dont get time as iam a dentist…weekends i try!!:)
Dr.Sameena@
http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
Gabriella
Ciao
Questo pane alla zucca e nutalle mi sembra perfetto per i miei nipotini, che adorano la nutella…ma forse anche per i miei figli anche se sno già grandi..
Buona giornata a presto!
Stephanie Miskew
Oh Lord that looks good! I must try your recipe ASAP – thanks for sharing:)
cool lassie
Gorgeous bread and looks too beautiful to eat. Umm umm good!
Sue
BEAUTIFUL loaf Barbara!
Joy
That looks so good. I saw that pan, I was very tempted to buy it.
Megan
I need to make some pumpkin bread. Yes, I said “need”.
And I have that same pan!!! It’s my favorite loaf pan and maybe the fuel to my “need”. 🙂
Nutella huh?
Katie@Cozydelicious
What a combo! Pumpkin and nutella… two of my favorites in one bread! Amazing!
megan
Oh my gosh Barbara! Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better – you post this!
Lora
Just beautiful Barbara. I love this idea.
Asha@FSK
Now I see what you were tweeting about today! :)).. Love the impressions that the pan left on the bread!
naomi
What a great combination. I love nutella and pumpkin, the two in one is heaven!
Rosa
OMG, I am drooling! That is a devilishly scrumptious combo. It can’t get any better.
Cheers,
Rosa
Maria
So glad you liked the bread. Love the pan!