Autumn calls for coziness, spicy scents, and warm flavors. This gingerbread-pumpkin bread is wonderfully moist and perfect for a snug afternoon at home. The combination of pumpkin and gingerbread spices creates a sweet and spicy flavor explosion. Moreover, this bread fills your home with the most delightful aromas while baking. Are you ready to make it yourself? Read the recipe below!
Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin
- 500 g almond flour
- 100 ml plant-based milk (e.g., almond milk)
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons gingerbread spices
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cardamom
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar baking powder
- 100 g raisins (always choose organic)
- Handful of nuts to taste (e.g., pecans)
Preparation method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
Prepare the pumpkin puree:
- Cut fresh pumpkin into cubes and cook until soft (about 10-15 minutes).
- Drain, let cool slightly, and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, and add the plant-based milk and pumpkin puree. Stir well until a smooth mixture forms.
Add the dry ingredients:
- Add the almond flour, cinnamon, gingerbread spices, cardamom, and cream of tartar baking powder to the wet mixture.
- Stir everything well with a spatula or spoon until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Add the raisins and chopped nuts to the batter and mix briefly. These give the bread extra flavor and a nice bite.
Pour the batter into the baking pan and smooth the top with a spoon.
Bake the bread:
- Place the bread in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- After 50 minutes, check if the bread is done by inserting a skewer. If the skewer comes out clean, the bread is ready. If not, let it bake for a few more minutes and check again.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the baking pan for 10 minutes.
- Then carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Serving and storage tips
This delicious gingerbread-pumpkin bread tastes great as a snack with a cup of tea, or as a nutritious breakfast. Store the bread in an airtight container. It stays good for up to 3 days outside the refrigerator or 5 days in the refrigerator.
Enjoy the warm, spicy flavors and the soft, moist bread, perfect for autumn!
