Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.,
STEP 2
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.,
STEP 3
In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, mix butter, cane sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Add canned pumpkin and vanilla extract and mix to combine.,
STEP 4
Add dry ingredients and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds if using.,
STEP 5
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack before slicing.