Gourmet Cranberry-Raisin Pumpkin Loaf
Savor the exquisite flavors of this delightful cranberry-raisin pumpkin bread. A perfect harmony of warm spices, tender pumpkin, and sweet dried fruits, this moist and flavorful loaf is sure to be a hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Gourmet Cranberry-Raisin Pumpkin Loaf | |
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| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 6 | tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine |
| 1 | cup granulated sugar |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 1 | cup canned pumpkin |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 0.67 | cup buttermilk |
| 1⁄2 | cup dried sweetened cranberries (craisins) |
| 1⁄2 | cup raisins |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped walnuts (optional) |
Instructions
For the Batter | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). |
| 2. | Prepare a 9"x5" loaf pan by greasing it with cooking spray. |
| 3. | In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. |
| 4. | In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter or margarine until smooth. |
| 5. | Gradually add the sugar, beating until well combined. |
| 6. | Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. |
| 7. | Mix in the canned pumpkin and vanilla extract. |
| 8. | Add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined. |
| 9. | Gently fold in the dried sweetened cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using). |
| 10. | Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. |
| 11. | Bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. |
| 12. | Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to finish cooling. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 3018.2 kcal |
| Protein | 49.7 g |
| Fat | 84.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 530.9 g |
| Fiber | 21.7 g |
| Sugar | 299.5 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița