How to Make Pumpkin Date Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and cozy treat to enjoy during the fall season? Look no further than this Pumpkin Date Bread recipe! This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a satisfying snack. The combination of sweet dates and warm pumpkin makes for a delightful flavor that is sure to please your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.