SPICY PUMPKIN BREAD
Or as I like to say......Spicy Pumpkin Bread Bundt Cake!
Fall is in full swing and the onset of Pumpkin Bread......I mean, the onset of Holiday Cooking has begun. Being in the kitchen this time of year has such distinctive delicious aromas. Furthermore, couple this with all the beautiful colors of fall and it is heaven in the kitchen.
ALL THINGS FALL START WITH PUMPKIN
Because all things fall should start with Pumpkin, Perhaps we should make Pumpkin the Queen of the winter squash family? (my own personal opinion). Pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, pumpkin latte, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin loaves of bread.
CINNAMON, NUTMEG, ALLSPICE AND CAYENNE PEPPER?
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Yes, Cayenne Pepper is joining the party alongside Cinnamon, Allspice, and Nutmeg which often are the spices of choice for pumpkin bread. The addition of Cayenne Pepper is quite subtle but, noteworthy and certainly worth trying.
SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL BUNDT PAN
Just a side note......Due to the beautiful designs, some believe quick bread and cakes taste better when baked in a Bundt Cake Pan (Nordic Ware Pro Form Anniversary Cake Pan, 12 Cup) I have been using Bundt Pans for years and love the simplicity of one. Consequently, when using a Bundt Pan, you can forgo frosting and just drizzle or sprinkle sweetness over the top. Really, give it a whirl.
Spicy Pumpkin Bread Bundt Cake
2 cups White Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar
4 Eggs
1 cup Oil
1 tsp Vanilla
1 15 Oz can of Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup Apple Sauce
2/3 cup Orange Juice
3 cups Flour
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Cloves
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Allspice
1/2 - 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil and flour your choice of bakeware (two 9x5 loaf pans or one 10 - 12 cup Bundt Pan) In a large mixing bowl whisk together Eggs, Sugars, and Oil until blended. Add Vanilla, Pumpkin, and Applesauce, blend until smooth.
Set aside, grab another bowl combine remainder of dry ingredients and whisk with a fork to blend.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with Orange Juice and mix just until blended.
Pour batter into chosen prepared bakeware and place in oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or, until toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
Happy Baking:)
Rainwalle
Peace, Love, Joy and Pumpkin
