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Pecan Pumpkin Loaf Recipe
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Pumpkin Pecan Bread Recipe

Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Holiday Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar prefer dark but light is ok
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz can
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • Ingredients for Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Topping
  • ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or use 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the wheat and white flours, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt and baking soda and stir together.
  • In a large bowl, add the butter and the sugar and cream until well blended.
  • Add the eggs and beat, one egg at a time.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla - beat until mixed.
  • Add the flour mixture, slowly, a little bit at a time, until moistened.
  • Beat in the warm water.
  • Add the pecans and stir with a spoon or spatula.
  • Pour batter into the greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Add all the streusel ingredients in a small bowl and mix together until well-combined.
  • Sprinkle streusel mixture over the top of the batter.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.