HARVEST LOAF

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First sign of Autumn I have several batches of these delicious breads baking to share with friends and my family. I hope you enjoy this bread as much as we do. My photos

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 c butter, softened
2 c sugar
4 eggs
3 c ap flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 c semi - sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 c chopped pecans - divided
1 1/2 c canned pumpkin, not mix
SPICED GLAZE
1 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 Tbsp milk or heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray 2 - 9 x 5 loaf pans with non stick cooking spray and then flour.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3. Sift together dry ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with pumpkin, ending with flour mixture.
  • 4. Stir in chocolate chips and one cup pecans.
  • 5. Spoon into pans evenly. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
  • 6. Bake for 65 - 70 minutes, or until pick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans; remove to wire racks.
  • 7. Spice glaze: Mix ingredients together until desired consistency is reached.
  • 8. Glaze with spice glaze while still warm.

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