Pumpkin Nutella Loaf
Inspired by a cake from Brooklyn cafe Ciao, Gloria, this autumn loaf takes the best of pumpkin spice season and pairs it with decadent chocolate-hazelnut swirls. The whipped cream frosting is optional, but adds the perfect silky-smooth finish without any extra sweetness.
Total Time
2 hr
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
for 10 servings
Pumpkin Nutella Loaf
- nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 2 cups all purpose flour(250 g), plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 15 oz pumpkin puree(425 g), (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup unsalted butter(115 g), melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar(200 g)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar(135 g), packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup nutella(280 g)
Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting (Optional)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream(360 mL), very cold, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- sprinkles, of choice, for decorating (optional)