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harvest loaf

(2 ratings)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

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

(2 ratings)
yield 2 loaves
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 5 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For harvest loaf

  • 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

How To Make harvest loaf

  • 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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