Best 6 Easy Pumpkin Black Walnut Bread Cake Recipes

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**Indulge in the Delectable Symphony of Pumpkin Black Walnut Bread and Cake: A Culinary Journey Through Autumn Flavors**

As the autumn breeze sweeps through the air, carrying the enchanting aroma of roasted pumpkin and toasted walnuts, it's time to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of the fall harvest. Discover the irresistible charm of pumpkin black walnut bread and cake, a perfect symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

This article presents a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of pumpkin and black walnuts. From the classic pumpkin black walnut bread, with its moist crumb and nutty crunch, to the indulgent pumpkin black walnut cake, featuring layers of tender sponge and creamy frosting, each recipe offers a unique take on this autumnal delight.

Whether you prefer a simple loaf to savor with your morning coffee or an elaborate cake to grace your holiday table, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your baking endeavors. Prepare to be captivated by the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin, the delicate sweetness of black walnuts, and the warm spices that dance on your palate.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together. Embrace the magic of pumpkin black walnut bread and cake, and create memories that will linger long after the last bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN-WALNUT CAKE



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Every spring, Annabelle Lenderick of La Tercera Farm in Marin County sows seeds for a particular kind of pumpkin specifically for this cake of ours. Throughout the summer, it delights me to think about my pumpkins, called Galeux d'Eysines, growing in their special plot of land in Bolinas, at the very tip of the San Andreas fault. This variety of pumpkin is not known for the beauty of its outer skin, which is covered in warts and bumps. Indeed, the first year Annabelle grew the Galeux, at the end of the market she had plenty leftover that did not sell. I took them back to the bakery and discovered just how gorgeous this pumpkin is for baking. The flavor is subtle and earthy, with a high water content that gives the cake a light and delicate crumb, distinguishing it from the average pumpkin loaf, which is often dense as a brick. You can make a puree from any variety of small sugar pumpkins or use canned pumpkin; stir in 1/4 cup water to loosen the puree. This cake can also be made in two 8-by-4-inch loaf pans. It is delicious glazed with chocolate ganache.

Provided by Food Network

Yield Makes one 10-inch bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups (9 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 2/3 cups (12 ounces) sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups homemade pumpkin puree or one 14-ounce can pure solid-pack pumpkin mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 cup (3 1/2 ounces) small walnut pieces, toasted
1/4 cup chocolate ganache (optional)

Steps:

  • Liberally butter a 10-inch bundt pan and dust with flour. Tap out the excess flour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into a bowl and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the eggs and sugar and whisk on medium speed until well combined and lightened in color, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, slowly drizzle in the oil, and whisk until combined, then whisk on high speed for 1 minute to emulsify. Switch to the paddle attachment. Add the pumpkin puree to the egg mixture and mix on medium speed just until combined. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, mixing just until combined after each addition, approximately 5 seconds each time. Remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Fold in the walnuts by hand. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake springs back when touched and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run an offset spatula around the edges of the pans, then invert the cakes onto the racks and let cool for about 20 minutes longer. Serve right away, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to serve and up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap tightly in a second layer of plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Serve at room temperature. Note: To make your own pumpkin puree, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub a small (about 4 pounds) sugar pumpkin well and wipe dry. Cut the pumpkin in half and place the halves, flesh-side down, on a greased cookie sheet and bake until very soft, about 1 hour. Let the pumpkin cool. Scrape out the seeds and stringy fibers and discard. Scoop out the flesh of the pumpkin and process until smooth in a food processor or pass through a food mill to make a puree. Makes about 2 1/2 cups puree.
  • Chocolate Ganache: We make 20 gallons of chocolate ganache every week at Miette as it is used in or on many of the things we make. Miette's recipe for this exquisite, velvety ganache is based on a recipe by Robert Linxe in the cookbook from La Maison du Chocolat in Paris, La Maison du Chocolat: Transcendent Desserts by the Legendary Chocolatier, which is why we call it the "MDC" in the bakery. We use chocolate with 62 percent cacao. Guittard and Scharffen Berger are our preferred brands, but feel free to try any chocolate to your taste. Makes about 3 cups 10 ounces 62 percent cacao chocolate, chopped 2/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) sifted powdered sugar 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream 2 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Combine the chocolate and powdered sugar in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a gentle simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Nest the bowl over a pan of simmering water to make a bain-marie. Heat, stirring, until all of the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat. Whisk the egg yolks together in a small heatproof bowl. Pour about 1/2 cup of the melted chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking, to temper them. Pour the tempered mixture back into the pan of chocolate and whisk to combine. Add the butter and stir until smooth. Pour the hot ganache through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Use the ganache immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Ganache does not freeze well. Next, microwave on 50 percent power for 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until the ganache reaches the desired consistency. You will usually need to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of hot water to loosen a cold ganache. For a glossy shine, it needs to return to the mixer for beating. For more specific instructions, see individual recipes.

EASY PUMPKIN BLACK WALNUT BREAD (CAKE)



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The original recipe came from my G.S. leader back in the 1973. Our troop made and sold cranberry, cranberry nut, banana or banana nut bread to help pay for a troop trip. I have also made blueberry nut, cherry nut bread and apple nut bread using the same recipe minus the pumpkin pie spices and pumpkin pie filling. If you make the banana nut bread it calls for two ripe bananas. My DD has also made muffins from the recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 cups complete biscuit mix (I use Bisquick)
1 egg
1 1/2 cups pumpkin pie filling (I use Libby's)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup finely chopped black walnut

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together. Receipe makes two 4"x 8" loaves.
  • Bake in 350° F oven for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • (Refrigerate leftovers, as it will get moldy fast if left out.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 303.9, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 3.8

PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD



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I got this recipe from a coworker years ago at a company potluck. It's "goof-proof;" even kids can make it. Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert! I give these as gifts at Christmas too... Just add a bow and "Voila!"

Provided by Dee Reilman

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add pumpkin, oil, and eggs. Stir well. Fold in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

CRANBERRY WALNUT PUMPKIN BREAD



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This tasty bread is perfect for a Thanksgiving meal or any time of the year. I plant pumpkins in my garden, and this is one of my favorite ways to use them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, milk, eggs and butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into pumpkin mixture. Fold in walnuts and cranberries. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SUPER EASY PUMPKIN BREAD



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I got this recipe from...? You know I can't remember now! But, it was so easy and so tasty! My kids adore them, and they are picky eaters! I do hope you enjoy this recipe! (I used real pumpkin puree, but canned pumpkin will work just fine, too!)

Provided by Mrs.English

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup olive oil (can sub with canola or vegetable)
2 eggs, Beaten
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl combined pumpkin, oil, eggs, water, and spices.
  • Then, combined with dry ingredients but, do not mix too thoroughly. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour into a well-buttered 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes until a thin skewer poked in the very center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn out of the pan and let cool on a rack.
  • Makes one loaf. Can easily double the recipe.
  • If desired, you can use them in a muffin tin as well. They come out just as moist. If you use muffin tin bake for 20-25 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 934.5, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 50.6, Protein 8.3

PUMPKIN WALNUT CAKE



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Pumpkin pie cake with butter and walnut topping.

Provided by LUPE KEMP

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 cups chopped walnuts
⅞ cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Pour dry yellow cake mix over the mixture, sprinkle with walnuts, and drizzle with melted margarine.
  • Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 411.5 mg, Sugar 27 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée: Fresh pumpkin purée will give your bread a more intense pumpkin flavor than canned purée. To make your own pumpkin purée, simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until tender, then scoop out the flesh and purée it in a food processor or blender.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the walnuts, simply spread them out on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your bread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: Letting the bread cool completely will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin black walnut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of pumpkin and walnut flavors. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, this bread is sure to be a hit.

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