The Perfect Baked Treat for Fall

Everyone knows that fall is all about changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and warm drinks… but above all; pumpkins. From the famed pumpkin spice latte, to a simple pumpkin pie, it’s truly the ‘flavour of fall’. So here’s a new recipe for you to try out: Spiced Pumpkin Loaf. Perfect with a warm cup of whatever you’re sipping, the smells of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg will bring the spirit of autumn into your kitchen.

Ingredients

Flavourless vegetable oil spray

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

3 cups sugar

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

5 large eggs

2 cups canned plain, or unseasoned pumpkin puree (or one 15 ounce can)

¼ cup orange juice

Directions

-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans with vegetable oil spray.

-In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly mixed. Set aside.

-In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and set on medium speed, beat the sugar and butter for 4 to 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the eggs in one at a time. When incorporated, add the pumpkin puree and mix, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth.

-Reduce the mixer’s speed to low and add the orange juice to the batter. Mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

-Pour and scrape the batter into the loaf pans, dividing it evenly. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the centers of the loaves feel dry and firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.

-Invert the loaves and remove from the pans. Let the loaves cool completely right side up on a wire rack.

Recipe from: The Family Kitchen by Debra Ponzek

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