Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake

07 Abr Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake

A moist, aromatic homemade classic, perfect for enjoying with your afternoon tea or surprising everyone with something sweet and comforting. The blend of spices enhances the mild flavour of pumpkin and gives it an irresistible touch.

Ingredients

• 320 g pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 320 g sugar
• 300 g all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease and lightly flour a loaf tin.
• In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs and sugar until well combined.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to the wet mixture and mix until you achieve a smooth, well-combined batter.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. If you like, mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle over the top before baking.
• Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and let it cool completely before serving.