How to Make Orange Pumpkin Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says "fall" quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked pumpkin bread. This Orange Pumpkin Loaf recipe takes the classic pumpkin bread to a whole new level with the addition of zesty orange flavor. The combination of sweet, spiced pumpkin and bright, tangy orange creates a deliciously unique loaf that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee on a crisp autumn morning.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large orange
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup chopped raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Cut orange into wedges, and remove seeds. Place orange, peel and all, in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin, water, and the ground orange. Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir into batter just until moistened. Stir in nuts and raisins. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove from pan, and cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 180mg