- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
- In a separate bowl cream together the sugar and butter or margarine. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
- Alternately add the creamed ingredients and pumpkin to the dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Spoon into two greased 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
- To make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Add milk, and mix until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.