Description
This cozy, moist pumpkin spice loaf is infused with warm aromatic spices and studded with plump raisins and crunchy walnuts. It is an easy, oil-based recipe that delivers a tender crumb and nostalgic autumn flavors in every slice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Hot water (for soaking raisins)
Instructions
- Place raisins in a small bowl and cover completely with hot water; let them soak while you prepare the batter to ensure they stay juicy.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, avocado oil, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully blended and uniform.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to ensure even spice distribution.
- Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just blended, being careful not to over-mix the batter.
- Drain the raisins and pat them dry with a paper towel, then fold the raisins and chopped walnuts into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased standard loaf pan and bake at 325°F (165°C) for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure the most tender crumb, always spoon and level your flour into the measuring cup rather than scooping directly from the bag. If you find the top of your loaf browning too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking. This cake stores beautifully at room temperature for up to three days when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American