Take advantage of pumpkin season and make this delicious homemade pumpkin bread full of flavors! It's perfect to serve with a hot cup of coffee!
This homemade pumpkin bread is one of the most popular recipes on our site! It's a moist and fluffy cake made with simple ingredients.
The flavor and texture will surprise everyone who tries it! It's a very simple cake to make, just add all the ingredients in a bowl, mix and bake!
If you don't know what to do with leftover pumpkin after Halloween make this cake full of seasonal flavors. I'm sure it will become one of your favorite recipes.
Cut a slice and serve this pumpkin bread for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
All-purpose flour - Gives consistency and is the base of the batter.
Cinnamon powder - Adds aroma and flavor.
A pinch of salt - Highlights all the other flavors.
Baking powder - Rising agent.
Eggs - Makes the bread more soft and fluffy.
Granulated sugar and light brown sugar - To sweeten and flavor.
Pumpkin puree - Canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin.
Vegetable oil and milk - Makes the cake fluffy and soft.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PUMPKIN BREAD
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
Step 2: In a medium glass bowl, whisk the flour, a pinch of salt, cinnamon powder and baking powder until combined. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, light brown sugar and the eggs until a homogeneous mixture.
Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil and milk and whisk until obtain a creamy mixture.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until obtain a quite creamy batter.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes (the time depends on the oven). (If the bread starts to get too brown, cover with aluminum foil.)
Step 6: Remove bread from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.
Step 7: Remove from the pan and place the bread onto a serving platter. Allow to cool completely and serve.
RECIPE TIPS FOR HOMEMADE PUMPKIN BREAD
Use these two techniques to know when a cake is done: Toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean with no batter sticking to it, the cake is done. If there are still some wet crumbs or batter stuck to the toothpick, leave the cake in the oven for a few more minutes.
Finger test: Gently press the center of the cake with your finger. If it springs back and doesn't leave an indentation, the cake is done. If you notice that your finger leaves indents when you press down, put the cake back in the oven for a few more minutes and check again.
Some tips to make a cake rise: 1. Add leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda to the cake. 2. Ensure that ingredients like eggs and dairy are at room temperature. 3. Preheat the oven and avoid opening the oven while the cake is cooking. Opening the oven door frequently while baking can cause fluctuations in temperature, affecting the cake's rise. 4. Choosing the correct pan size is also important.
HOW TO MAKE FRESH PUMPKIN PUREE:
1. Cut the pumpkin (about 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds)) into pieces.
2. Place the pumpkin pieces in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. When it starts to boil, reduce to medium heat and cook the pumpkin for about 7 to 8 minutes.
4. Drain the pumpkin and blend until puree. Allow to cool completely.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to bake a cake?
The baking time for a cake can vary significantly based on several factors, such as the type of cake, oven, recipe or pan size. Most cakes can take anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures.
Always preheat your oven and don't forget to check if your cake is done using methods such as the toothpick test or gently pressing the cake's center to ensure it's fully baked.
Can I add honey to the cake batter?
Yes you can. Mix 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey into the pumpkin puree.
300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
100 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
50 ml (1/4 cup) milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin (25 x 11 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 3/4 x 4 1/3-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
In a medium glass bowl, whisk the flour, a pinch of salt, cinnamon powder and baking powder until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, light brown sugar and the eggs until a homogeneous mixture. Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil and milk and whisk until obtain a creamy mixture.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until obtain a quite creamy batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes (the time depends on the oven). (If the bread starts to get too brown, cover with aluminum foil.)
Remove bread from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.
Remove from the pan and place the bread onto a serving platter. Allow to cool completely and serve.
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