Pumpkin Date Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Date Bread Recipe

  • 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
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  1. In a large mixing 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. x 3-in. loaf pans.
  2. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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