Pumpkin Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. The pumpkin loaf stays fresh and doesn't dry out even on the next day after baking. It turns out very delicious. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into large cubes. Wrap it in foil and bake in the oven until tender. Alternatively, you can boil it in water, then drain the water. Cut a little more pumpkin.
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Step 2
2. Mash the pumpkin with a fork into a puree. You can add a little water (if the pumpkin is dry). The consistency should be like baby food.
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Step 3
3. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add sugar, and beat with a mixer. Add the oil and pumpkin purée. Beat again.
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Step 4
4. Add flour, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, orange or lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Mix everything well. Now add the pumpkin, cut into small cubes. Stir with a spoon.
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Step 5
5. Grease the baking dish with butter. Then place the dough into it. Put it in the preheated oven (temperature 180 degrees) and bake until done.
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Step 6
6. Then remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice and serve.