Foodie Friday: Three-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

This is probably easiest pumpkin bread (or muffins if you prefer) you have ever made! I have seen this recipe in a couple of places and finally decided to try it! I added some spice (literally) and it turned out lovely. The bread has a very soft pumpkin flavor, which is a nice break from the super-potent pumpkin spice things everywhere these days. And since Halloween is a couple of days away, Thanksgiving season is pretty much here, so this will be a wonderful treat to make for family get-togethers, or cozy nights in! So here it goes. 

This recipe makes one(1) 5x9" loaf pan, not filled all the way up. You could definitely manage to use a smaller loaf pan. Or 1 dozen muffins, if not a little more.

You will need:

• 1 Classic Butter Recipe cake mix
• 1 can of Libby's condensed pumpkin
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tbsp butter (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Mix together your cake mix, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice
3. Grease your pan and scrape all of your dough in, patting the pan and using a spoon to level the dough out
4. Bake about 35 minutes for a loaf, or 20-25 minutes for muffins
5. Immediately after removing the pumpkin bread, melt the butter and spread it on top of the loaf using a basting brush or spoon
6. Let loaf cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from pan
7. After removed from pan, sprinkle on some powdered sugar for a sweet topping
8. Cut and enjoy

 Looks delicious, doesn't it? Well don't take my word for it! Try it for yourself! It's so simple, and no one will ever guess it took you less than five minutes of actual prep time!

Another idea:
Use a mini-muffin pan, no muffin cups (just non-stick spray), and afterwards lightly coat them in melted butter, then dip them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and you have "Pumpkin Poppers," a two-bite size treat that will be sure to please!