Pumpkin Loaf
Pumpkin Loaf is moist. tender and loaded with pumpkin flavor. It's a delicious baked treat for breakfast or anytime snack and perfect for holiday gift-giving!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
Instructions
- Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Stir until well-dispersed.
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and shortening. Using a hand mixer, cream together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add pumpkin and milk to egg mixture. Stir until combined.
- Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until just smooth.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake in a 350 F oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and brush top with butter, if desired. Allow to slightly cool and remove from pan. Slice into serving pieces.
Nutrition
Serving: 109g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.3g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 10.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 19.1g | Vitamin A: 4800IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2.3mg