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Pumpkin Bread

A basic pumpkin bread with a cake texture.
Servings: 8
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cast iron loaf pan (Prepared with butter or lard and floured lightly)

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 Cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
  • 1-1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs (Large)
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/3 Cup Water
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla

Optional Mix-ins (choose one or more)

  • 1/2 Cup Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans)
  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup Dried Fruit (Raisins or Cranberries)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium mixing bowl, together dry ingredients except sugar (flour, baking soda, salt, and spices).
  • In large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.