About this loaf

moist with a bit of crunch on-top!
strong pumpkin flavour
nicely subtle spices
makes 2 loaves
quick prep
1 hour bake

The recipe:

Prep time	Bake time	Total time
10 minutes	~ 1 hour	~1 hr 10 min plus cooling

Yields two loaf cakes

Pumpkin spice Loaf

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 15-oz can pure pumpkin

Procedure:

Preheat the oven to 325 Degrees F.

Generously grease two loaf pans of standard size about 9×4 inch

In a medium bowl, whisk to dry ingredient; starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and finishing with nutmeg. Whisk until well combined; set aside.

In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer, or by hand until fluffy and air incorporated..Add the eggs one at a time. Continue mixing for a few minutes and then add the pumpkin. fold the pumpkin in with a rubber spatula or mixing spoon.

Add the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture in thirds, making sure to mix until there are no clumps of flour.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for ~60 minutes, or until golden ontop with a toothpick coming out completely clean from the center of the loaf!

Cool, slice, and enjoy this delicious loaf cake!

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