Pumpkin Bread
Whether the pumpkin is from the patch or from a can, it adds wholesome nutrition and sweet, moist flavor to a cake.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8
- 1 18.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
- 2 cups Baking Pumpkin
- ½ cup organic molasses
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9 ½″ loaf pans.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well with an electric mixer set to medium speed.
Divide mixture evenly between the pans and bake for 1 hour.
Allow to cool before turning out of pans.
Buying Pumpkin
Look for pie pumpkins or other small pumpkins with thicker walls when you're choosing one for baking. Most jack-o'-lantern pumpkins are bred for other uses. Do not bake your jack-o'-lantern if it is more than one day old; it may not be safe.
