Description
Homemade pumpkin spice loaf delight combines warm autumn spices with rich, moist cake perfection. Bakers can savor this comforting treat that brings seasonal warmth to kitchen gatherings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups pure, unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (or ½ cup unsweetened applesauce as a substitute)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 tsps baking soda
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and prepare loaf pans with a thin grease layer and flour dusting to prevent sticking.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly and eliminate potential clumping.
- Wet Ingredient Transformation: Vigorously mix sugar, eggs, and oil in a large bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent emulsion with a silky appearance.
- Batter Integration: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using minimal strokes to preserve the batter’s tender structure and prevent potential toughness.
- Moisture Enhancement: Gently incorporate pumpkin puree and water, blending until a uniform, velvety batter emerges without overworking the mixture.
- Pan Distribution and Baking: Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans and position in the preheated oven, baking for approximately 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Finishing: Extract loaves from oven and allow complete cooling in pans, ensuring structural integrity and easy removal before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Spice Precision: Use freshly ground spices for an intense, vibrant flavor profile that elevates the entire loaf’s taste experience.
- Moisture Management: Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense texture; gentle folding preserves the loaf’s tender crumb and light consistency.
- Temperature Control: Let ingredients reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth incorporation and consistent baking results.
- Storage Strategy: Wrap cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or store in airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg