For the record, pumpkin bread is not supposed to have a molten core. There is a reason that Pumpkin Lava Cake is not a thing. Neither is it supposed to hew to the bottom of the pan, particularly when said pan has been lovingly buttered in preparation for the batter. Finally, pumpkin bread should not require the use of a spoon for eating. That's just wrong.
Here's what my pumpkin bread should have looked like:
Here's what it looked like:
I had planned to follow up my pumpkin bread debut with some cranberry bread, but I think I'll refrain. Two plates full of pumpkin pudding in the house is probably plenty of sweets.
Now, who wants a piece?