Pumpkin Nut Bread
In this pumpkin nut bread recipe, toasted walnuts are folded into perfectly spiced pumpkin bread for a delicious treat to share over a cup of coffee or tea with friends.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Whisk
- Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups light brown sugar Dark brown sugar can be substituted.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 eggs large
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 15.5 oz can of pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Place 1 cup of chopped walnuts on a lined baking sheet and toast for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Line and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together 3 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1- 15.5 oz can of pumpkin puree, and 1 ½ cups light brown sugar.
- Stir in 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg.
- Fold in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until just combined. Fold in the toasted walnuts until distributed.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake at 350ºF degrees for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of water until the mixture is smooth and spoon-able.
- Spoon icing over the pumpkin nut loaf and allow to set for 5 minutes.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is supposed to be simple – so if you only have dark brown sugar, don’t make an extra trip to the store.
When you line your pan, I recommend using a piece of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides of your pan. This creates a sling that makes removing the loaf from the pan very easy.
The key to this recipe is toasting your nuts. You absolutely must do this. Just a light toasting in the oven opens up the flavors and aromas of the nuts, producing a deeper, richer flavor that tastes and smells delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 6.23gFat: 17.96gSaturated Fat: 9.977gFiber: 2.6gSugar: 43.59g
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