PECAN PUMPKIN LOAVES

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Pumpkin and a blend of spices make this quick bread a real holiday treat. I can easily prepare three loaves to give to friends and neighbors as gifts. -Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour into three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.