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Brown Sugar Pumpkin Loaf

Brown Sugar Pumpkin Loaf

Delight in this Brown Sugar Pumpkin Loaf, a perfect blend of spices and sweet pumpkin topped with a delicious icing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (for icing)
  • 6 Tbsp oat milk (for icing)
  • 3 Tbsp plant-based butter (for icing)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for icing)

Equipment

  • 8x4 loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x4" loaf pan by spraying it with non-stick spray and lining the bottom and two long sides with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, olive oil, vanilla extract, eggs, pumpkin purée, and almond milk until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat until combined and smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Run a butter knife or chopstick down the long middle of the batter to promote cracking down the center of the loaf.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a couple of crumbs. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  2. Run a butter knife along the edges of the loaf that touch the pan, lift the parchment paper and the loaf out of the pan, and transfer to a cooling rack. Peel off the paper and allow the loaf to cool completely.
Icing
  1. To make the icing, combine the brown sugar, butter, and almond milk in a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and whisk until it comes to a full boil, then remove from heat.
  2. Add the sifted powdered sugar to the saucepan and whisk until combined. Let the mixture cool and thicken for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Prepare to glaze the loaf by placing a baking sheet or paper towels under the cooling rack. Pour the glaze onto the loaf, starting at one end and repeating for two layers.
  4. Allow the icing to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute brown sugar with maple or coconut sugar for a different sweetness. Add nuts or chocolate chips for texture.

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