Recipe by Phyllis Michael

This yummy recipe is the perfect way to settle in for fall and get inspired for Thanksgiving.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, allspice, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine shortening and sugar and mix well with an electric mixer. Add eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin and mix well.
  3. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, to wet ingredients. Combine well.
  4. Pour into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  5. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. When done cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

If you like this recipe, give these fall favorites a try as well:

Doughnut Muffins

Spiced Apple Muffins