Use the right pumpkin: Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Purée is 100% pumpkin; pie filling has added sugar and spices and will change the results.
Homemade purée works: You can use homemade pumpkin purée, measure 2 cups. If it seems watery, let it drain in a strainer for a bit so excess liquid doesn’t affect the bread.
DIY pumpkin pie spice: No pumpkin pie spice? Mix 1 ¾ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ginger, and ¼ teaspoon cloves.
Optional add-ins: Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, or chopped nuts.
Milk chocolate swap: If using milk chocolate for the fudge swirl, reduce the cream to ⅓ cup.
Nutrition note: Nutrition is calculated based on 16 slices per loaf.
