suemunzlinger's Recipe

Ginger Pecan Pumpkin Loaf

Category: Desserts

(Makes two, 9x5 loaves)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter, melted
2/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and butter two, 9x5in loaf pans

2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and all spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves) together.

3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pecans, melted butter, sugars, molasses, eggs and water together until blended.

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.

5. Divide the batter between the two loaf pans and bake for 1 hour or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

6. Remove from oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes and run knife along edge of pan to loosen loaf