Easy and fast to make. Extremely moist when you use fresh pumpkin that is juicy. You will like this Halloween Pumpkin Bread Cake,
Contributed by: Amoreena from Van Buren, AR
Ingredients:
2 cups
fresh cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 c.
oil
3/4 tsp
cinnamon (more of this if you like)
1
egg
2 cups
sugar
1/2 tsp.
pumpkin spice(more of this if you like)
3/4 tsp.
salt
2 tsp.
soda
1/2 c.
chopped nuts (Optional, but Pecans are great!)
2 1/2 c.
all-purpose flour
1/2 c.
raisins, optional (Use only a 1/4c. if you are using fresh juicy pumpkin or it will be too moist)
Pumpkin Bread Cake Recipe Directions:
Mix all ingredients together beating until smooth.
Fill greased & floured bunt pan, bread pan, or 1 lb. coffee can(half full)
Bake 1 hour and 30 minutes in a 350° F oven.
NOTE: Watch the cooking time it will be slightly different depending on the baking container you use. Excellent for freezing.
Making Your Own Puree:
Bake pumpkin halves face down on a cookie sheet in the oven, after removing the strings and seeds.
Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or till tender.
Make sure your pumpkin is cut straight in half so you can get a good seal when it is face down on the cookie sheet. This allows for it to steam inside; cooking the pumpkin.
The pumpkin pulp will be easy to scrape out and put in a bowl.
Place 2 cups in freezer bags and freeze till you need it.
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