Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this delicious Pumpkin Cornbread recipe. This delightful dish showcases the rich flavor of pumpkin combined with aromatic spices, making it a perfect companion to soups, stews, and chilis. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this moist cornbread is sure to impress. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, its tender texture and comforting taste are bound to be a hit. Serve it warm alongside your favorite dishes or enjoy it as a sweet snack topped with butter or jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cardamom (or cinnamon/ginger)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, molasses, and buttermilk. Whisk until well blended.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a buttered 9-inch springform pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before removing from the pan and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg