Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
- Pumpkin purée: 1 cup (240g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (4g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (2g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (4g)
- Dried cranberries: 1/2 cup (75g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin purée, sugars, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and orange zest until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1 slice
Calories: 300
Fat: 12g (18%)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)
Cholesterol: 50mg (17%)
Sodium: 100mg (4%)
Carbohydrates: 45g (15%)
Dietary Fiber: 3g (12%)
Sugar: 25g
Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful
- Warm and aromatic
- Perfect for fall and winter
- Easy to make and perfect for a crowd
User Comments:
- "This loaf is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and orange zest add a delicious sweetness."
- "I made this for a holiday party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!"
- "This is the perfect pumpkin bread recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh pumpkin purée for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a dense loaf.
- If the loaf browns too quickly during baking, cover it loosely with foil.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving.
