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Mini Pumpkin Loaves Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Cool30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 3"x4" mini loaves
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

optional toppings

  • chocolate chips or butterscotch chips
  • cranberries
  • cinnamon and sugar
  • pecans or walnuts chopped
  • pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a miniature loaf pan* or one 9×5 inch loaf pan with baking spray. Lightly dust with flour, remove any excess by patting it upside down over the sink or a garbage can, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together applesauce, oil, and sugars. Mix until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla, mix until smooth. Add in one egg at a time, mixing after each addition.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk together. With mixing speed on low, gradually add dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated. Now you can either mix in the “toppings” or actually put them on top, the choice is yours.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, if desired, sprinkle additional toppings over the batter. Place in oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or 50-60 minutes for one standard loaf. The tops should be slightly dark, but should not be burnt! They will spring back after touched. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 20 minutes (or 45 for a standard loaf) before removing. Allow to cool on a wire rack for an additional 30 minutes before eating.

Notes

-Makes (8) 3″x4″ miniature loaves or (1) 9″x5″ loaf
*NOTE: I used the Williams-Sonoma Goldtouch® Nonstick Mini Loaf Pan, if you are using larger mini loaf pans, please adjust the baking time as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 4829IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg