Marlene's Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bread

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 cup Splenda
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, pumpkin, whole egg, egg whites, buttermilk, molasses, and sweetener.

3. In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, bakin soda, spices, and stir. Make a well in the center and pour in the pumpkin mixture. With a large spoon or spatula, stir just until blended. Do not
overmix.

4. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth surface.

5. Bake for 40 to 45 miutes until the crack appears dry or toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on rack for 10 to 15 minutes and then remove from pan.