Time to Give Kaddu a Sweet Makeover
Every year on October 26th, the world celebrates Pumpkin Day – a fun excuse to put this humble vegetable in the spotlight. In India, the pumpkin, or as we lovingly call it, kaddu, doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. It’s often used as slang for “boring” or “dumb,” but truth be told, this underrated vegetable is a nutrition powerhouse and one of the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen.
Packed with vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants, pumpkin adds natural sweetness, moisture, and that cozy fall flavour to desserts. And the best part? You can whip up some absolutely delicious sweets with minimal effort — especially when you have Ecopack’s baking moulds by your side.
So this Pumpkin Day, let’s flip the narrative. Kaddu’s not dull – it’s delicious.
Here are 4 easy pumpkin dessert recipes to prove it.
1. Pumpkin Spice Muffins (Using Ecopack Muffin Moulds)
Perfect for: Tea-time, breakfast, or gifting
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin purée
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp nutmeg
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée, sugar, and oil.
3. Add dry ingredients and whisk till smooth.
4. Pour batter into Ecopack Muffin Moulds – no greasing needed, thanks to their greaseproof paper.
5. Bake for 20–25 mins, and you’ll have fluffy, moist muffins that smell like heaven!
Bonus Tip: Sprinkle some crushed nuts or dark chocolate chips on top before baking
2. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites (Using Ecopack Round Cake Moulds)
Perfect for: Diwali or post-dinner desserts
Ingredients:
1 cup cream cheese
¾ cup pumpkin purée
½ cup sugar
1 egg (or flaxseed egg for eggless version)
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon powder
4 crushed digestive biscuits + 2 tbsp melted butter (for the base)
Instructions:
1. Line Ecopack Round Cake Moulds with the biscuit base.
2. Blend the other ingredients into a smooth batter.
3. Pour over the crust and bake at 170°C for 25 minutes.
4. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
The Ecopack Advantage: The round cake moulds are oven-safe, greaseproof, and look beautiful enough to serve directly. No need to transfer or waste foil or plastic trays, and on a busy day, you’ll save a lot of time!
3. Pumpkin Halwa Cups (Using Ecopack Laddoo Katoris)
Perfect for: A festive twist on a desi classic
Ingredients:
2 cups grated pumpkin
1 cup milk
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp ghee
½ tsp cardamom powder
Nuts for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat ghee in a pan, add grated pumpkin, and sauté till soft.
2. Add milk and sugar, and cook until it thickens.
3. Stir in cardamom and top with chopped nuts.
4. Serve the halwa in Ecopack Laddoo Katoris for a modern, hygienic, and eco-friendly presentation.
The Ecopack Advantage: Our laddoo katoris are biodegradable, eliminating the need for single-use plastic cups – a win for you and the planet.
4. Choco-Pumpkin Mini Cakes (Using Ecopack Plumpy Moulds)
Perfect for: Kids’ treats or gifting boxes
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup melted chocolate
1 cup flour
½ cup sugar
½ cup milk
1 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
2. Fill Ecopack Plumpy Moulds halfway.
3. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
4. Let them cool and drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel.
These mini cakes are cute, moist, and so easy that even someone who says, “I can’t bake” can pull them off.
Beyond great results, what sets Ecopack products apart is the convenience and sustainability they bring to your kitchen:
a. No greasing required – Saves butter, reduces calories.
b. Greaseproof paper – Keeps desserts fresh and intact.
c. Eco-friendly materials – Reduce plastic use and promote a cleaner environment.
d. Serve directly – Elegant enough to go from oven to table, skipping the mess.
Whether you’re a professional baker or a home chef trying something fun this Pumpkin Day, Ecopack’s baking moulds help you focus on flavour, not fuss.
Be Smart, Not a Kaddhu - Choose Ecopack's Baking Moulds
This October 26th, it’s time to give kaddu the glow-up it deserves. From muffins to halwa, there’s nothing boring about pumpkin — especially when baked sustainably. So grab your Ecopack moulds, roll up your sleeves, and make something deliciously different.
Because the smartest people know – even kaddu can be classy. Keep baking with Ecopack.
