Pumpkin Bread(Makes 2 Loaves)
Pumpkin bread with warm spices, nuts, raisins, and dates offers a moist, flavorful treat perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy snacking. Its rich pumpkin base combined with cinnamon, cloves, and sweet add-ins makes it a delightful loaf for breakfast, dessert, or anytime craving a comforting baked good.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups sugar ⓘ
- 2/3 cup shortening ⓘ
- 4 eggs ⓘ
- 2/3 cup water ⓘ
- 2 cups cooked or canned pumpkin ⓘ
- 3 1/2 cups flour ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons baking soda ⓘ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves ⓘ
- 2/3 cup chopped nuts ⓘ
- 2/3 cup raisins ⓘ
- 2/3 cup chopped dates ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine sugar and shortening; add eggs, water, and pumpkin.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures.
- Add chopped nuts, raisins, and chopped dates.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
861
kcal
43% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).