Pumpkin Date Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Date Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil, water and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates and pecans.
2
Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
3
For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
4
Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber brown. Remove from the heat; transfer to a small bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over loaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 cups sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Date Nut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Date Nut Bread

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