Description
This Mediterranean-inspired pumpkin spice cake offers a dense, comforting crumb enriched with avocado oil for lasting moisture. A fragrant blend of five warming spices combined with juicy raisins and crunchy walnuts makes this the perfect companion for your afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Hot water for soaking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Place the raisins in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and let them soak while you prepare the batter to ensure they remain plump and juicy.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, avocado oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is fully blended and uniform in color.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to distribute the spices evenly.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined, taking care not to over-work the batter.
- Drain the raisins thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Gently fold the raisins and chopped walnuts into the batter using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure the most tender crumb, ensure your eggs are at room temperature before starting to help them emulsify perfectly with the avocado oil. If you prefer a more pronounced spice profile, you can increase the ground ginger slightly for a sharper bite. This cake stays incredibly moist for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean