Classic pumpkin loaf
370
- Prep Time15 mins
- Total Time1 hr 20 mins
- Makes12 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
Everyone's favourite fall gourd can be used for so much more than just pie (though, that's delicious too!)
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin-pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 250-g pkg cream cheese, softened
4 tsp unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup icing sugar
2 tbsp pepitas, (optional)
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350F. Line a 9 x 5-in. loaf pan with parchment, overhanging on both long sides.
WHISK flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin-pie spice, cinnamon and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium bowl.
WHISK eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in pumpkin, oil and vanilla. Stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until combined. Scrape into prepared pan and smooth top.
BAKE until loaf is dark golden and a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean, 50 to 55 min. Let cool on a rack for 15 min. Remove from pan and peel off parchment. Cool loaf completely on rack.
BEAT cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium, until smooth. Beat in icing sugar until combined. Spread over loaf. Sprinkle with pepitas.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 297, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 40g, Fat 14g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 221mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.