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Pumpkin Cornbread
Pumpkin Cornbread blends pumpkin puree with cornmeal and flour, enhanced by warm spices like cardamom and nutmeg. The batter includes molasses and brown sugar for deep sweetness, and buttermilk adds moisture and tenderness. Baked until golden, the cornbread has a moist crumb and warmly spiced flavor, making it suitable for fall meals or snack times.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
254 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cardamom use cinnamon or ginger if you prefer
- ¼ tsp nutmeg freshly ground
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375F
- Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs, pumpkin, oil, molasses, and buttermilk. Make sure it all gets thoroughly combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until there's no dry flour left.
- Turn into a buttered 9 inch spring form pan, spreading out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove and serve warm or continue to cool to room temperature.
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Notes
- Store leftovers at room temperature for several days to enjoy later.
- Freeze the cornbread for longer storage, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
335mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3880IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3880IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.