Alberta 4H Pumpkin Harvest Loaf

The Alberta 4H Pumpkin Harvest Loaf is a popular recipe in Alberta, Canada, especially during the fall harvest season when pumpkins are abundant.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Alberta 4H Pumpkin Harvest Loaf

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.