Harvest Tea Loaf

A surprise recipe from Gerber Baby Food.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2  eggs
• 1 (7 1/2ounce) jar  squash baby food
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dates, chopped

Directions

1. Cream shortening and surgar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add squash.
4. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
5. Reserve 1/4 cup flour mixture and work it into the dates and nuts.
6. Add flour mixture to squash mixture.
7. Stir dates and nuts into batter.
8. Turn batter into greased 9 x 5 x 3-1/2 inch pan.
9. Bake at 350°F about 1 hour or until done.
10. Makes 1 loaf.