Grandma's Secret Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by Chef #397086

"Incredibly moist and rich!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 16 ounces pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Oil 2 loaf pans (or 4 small aluminium ones).
2. Combine sugar and eggs in mixer, then add butter, stir until just mixed. Add pumpkin and vanilla, mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and flour.
4. Add dry mix to wet, stir until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts and dates.
5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until knife comes out clean.