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Spiced Cantaloupe Bread

A delightful loaf that combines the sweet, juicy notes of ripe cantaloupe with warm spices for a uniquely moist and flavorful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed ripe cantaloupe
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut or canola oil.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Use fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Use fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional; can also use raisins or cranberries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with a bit of oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed cantaloupe, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until everything is well blended and smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If you’re using nuts, fold them in gently at this stage.
  5. Pour your batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

To keep your Spiced Cantaloupe Bread fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you'd like to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just slice it beforehand for easy access! When you're ready to enjoy it, simply pop a slice in the microwave for about 15 seconds.