PUMPKIN PECAN LOAVES

PUMPKIN PECAN LOAVES image

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Glaze:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
1 t vanilla

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine the pumpkin, oil, eggs and water in a smaller bowl. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the pecans if desired. Spoon into 2 greased 9x5x3 loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Cool completely before glazing. For Glaze: Combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar and cream in a small saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 20 minutes. Stir in confectioner's sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaves.