Pumpkin loaf
Pumpkin loaf is a moist autumn cake made with pumpkin, banana, walnuts and wholemeal self-raising flour. The Thermomix grinds the nuts, blends the wet ingredients and mixes the batter evenly, giving a tender crumb without effort. Ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea or a lunchbox treat.
About this recipe
Pumpkin loaf Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the best of autumn baking into your all-in-one kitchen machine with minimal fuss. This moist loaf pairs sweet pumpkin and ripe banana with ground almonds, toasted walnuts and wholemeal self-raising flour, creating a tender crumb that stays fresh for days. Instead of grating pumpkin by hand and dirtying several bowls, the TM7 chops, grinds and mixes everything in a single jug, so this snack is ready for the oven in minutes. The natural sweetness of pumpkin and banana means less sugar is needed, while the olive oil and butter give a rich yet balanced flavour. Perfect for a quick breakfast slice, an afternoon tea treat or a lunchbox filler, this loaf also freezes beautifully. If you are looking for easy pumpkin recipes for your Thermomix, this nutty, spiced loaf is the place to start.
Preparation tips
- Use roasted or steamed pumpkin that has been well drained, as excess moisture makes the loaf dense. Let the purée cool completely before blending it with the banana so the eggs and butter do not heat up.
- Toast the walnuts and almonds briefly in a dry pan before grinding them in the TM7; this deepens the nutty flavour and keeps the crunch noticeable in every slice of the loaf.
- Store the cooled pumpkin loaf wrapped in baking paper and then foil; it stays moist for three days and slices cleanly. It also freezes well in portions, ideal for spontaneous lunchboxes or unexpected visitors.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with plant-based drink such as oat or almond milk and use only olive oil instead of butter. The loaf stays just as moist thanks to the pumpkin and banana.
- Festive autumn version: add a teaspoon of mixed spice or cinnamon and fold through diced dried apricots with the walnuts. Finish with a light cream cheese glaze for a seasonal birthday or Halloween table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the wholemeal flour and sugar directly in the bowl, gram-accurate. [Weighing]
- Fine grinding - The Thermomix grinds raw almonds into a flour-fine powder for a tender crumb. [Grinding]
- Even chopping - The TM7 chops walnuts into uniform pieces so every pumpkin loaf slice has crunch. [Chopping]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix mixes pumpkin and banana into a smooth, lump-free batter in seconds. [Mixing]
- Gentle melting - The TM7 melts butter with milk at controlled warmth, ready for the loaf mixture. [Heating]
Ingredients
- butter
- walnuts
- raw almonds
- pumpkin
- banana
- eggs
- milk
- brown sugar
- extra virgin olive oil
- wholemeal self-raising flour