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Cardamom Pumpkin Bread

Published: Apr 20, 2022 · Modified: Apr 7, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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Take a classic favorite to the next level with a hint of cardamom. This cardamom pumpkin bread is sure to be your new favorite!

cardamom pumpkin bread slices

I have to admit that I am a huge pumpkin fan. I often make pumpkin recipes all year round and not just during the fall. This cardamom spiced pumpkin bread is easily one of my new favorite ways to make pumpkin bread!

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  • Is this pumpkin bread spicy?
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What is cardamom?

Cardamom is a spice that is often used in Indian cooking. It is also sometimes used in Nordic recipes. It used in both sweet and savory dishes as well as some teas.

Is this pumpkin bread spicy?

No, the cardamom is very subtle in this pumpkin bread.

Ingredients needed

ingredients needed for cardamom pumpkin bread
  • All purpose flour: The base of the batter for the bread.
  • Salt: You’ll need just half of a teaspoon of salt
  • Ground cardamom: This pumpkin bread recipe uses no cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg, instead it uses cardamom to give it a little spice.
  • Baking soda: To help the bread rise.
  • Sugar: To sweeten the bread.
  • Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter for this recipe. By using unsalted butter, you can control the amount of salt going into the bread. If you only have salted on hand, you can definitely use it but I recommend leaving the salt out.
  • Pumpkin: Be sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix. If you have more than one cup of pumpkin, you can easily double this recipe.
  • Eggs: You’ll need two large eggs for this recipe.
  • Vanilla: I recommend that you use pure vanilla extract, if possible.

You will also need a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan for this recipe.

How to make

To make this pumpkin bread, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

Melt your butter (I melted mine in my microwave) and set it aside to cool.

Next, in a large mixing bowl combine your dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, ground cardamom, and sugar). Stir well with a large spoon.

Add in the wet ingredients (pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter that has been cooled). Mix well with a hand mixer or stand mixer until everything is well combined.

Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.

Tips

  • If you have more than one cup of pumpkin puree to use then you can easily double this recipe. Use the recipe card below and under servings change it from 1 loaf to 2 loaves.
  • Ovens can vary, I recommend checking your pumpkin bread at 50 minutes but it may need as long as 60 or even 65 minutes. You will know it’s done when a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.

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cardamom pumpkin bread

Cardamom Pumpkin Bread

Audrey
Take a classic favorite to the next level with a hint of cardamom. This cardamom pumpkin bread is sure to be your new favorite!
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 loaf pan 9 x 5 inch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • To make this pumpkin bread, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt your butter (I melted mine in my microwave) and set it aside to cool.
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl combine your dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, ground cardamom, and sugar). Stir well with a large spoon.
  • Add in the wet ingredients (pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter that has been cooled). Mix well with a hand mixer or stand mixer until everything is well combined.
  • Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.

Notes

  • If you have more than one cup of pumpkin puree to use then you can easily double this recipe. Use the recipe card below and under servings change it from 1 loaf to 2 loaves.
  • Ovens can vary, I recommend checking your pumpkin bread at 50 minutes but it may need as long as 60 or even 65 minutes. You will know it’s done when a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
 
 
Nutritional information is an estimate only.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 4144IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Lala says

    November 04, 2022 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    Your recipe is a wonderful update of a classic! Incredibly moist, and the cardamom spice is subtle and comforting. This is a super nice change from the usual pumpkin spice. I have literally never left a review on any recipe on the internet before but I wanted to thank you. Going to make pumpkin bread this way forever now. 🙂 Also, I added some pepitas on top (big bag from Costco) and just a bit of sugar sprinkled all over the top to add a sweet shine on the crust. Happy Fall!

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      November 04, 2022 at 10:07 am

      I am so glad you liked the recipe. Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review! Happy fall to you as well 🙂

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    October 04, 2022 at 10:29 pm

    Can this be made with 1/2 cup of maple syrup instead of sugar?

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      October 05, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      I haven’t tested it with maple syrup but I don’t see why you couldn’t. If you experiment with the recipe, please let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
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