A delightful spiced pumpkin loaf that combines warm spices with the richness of pumpkin for a perfect treat.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Sift the dry ingredients for a lighter texture.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check the loaf at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling in the pan helps the loaf set properly.