Description
This Pumpkin Gingerbread is a delightful fall treat, blending the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with the rich flavor of pumpkin, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
⅔ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs, mixing well until smooth.
- Add water and pumpkin puree, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra moisture, you can add a cup of applesauce. This gingerbread pairs wonderfully with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Gingerbread, pumpkin recipes, gingerbread recipes, fall desserts, American desserts