Pumpkin Date Bread

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in dates and pecans.

Pour into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.

Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 220 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.