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Pumpkin Walnut Bread with Dates

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Pumpkin walnut bread with dates is a perfect bread for gift-giving. Pureed pumpkin with cinnamon and cloves, not to mention the walnuts and dates that add a nice texture.

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Here we go with another pumpkin-themed recipe, and this is a heavy one. Literally. This pumpkin walnut bread with dates weighed over three pounds out of the oven! Needless to say, it is one dense piece of sweet-bread. It is also super moist, beautifully textured and unique. My taste-testers all thought it was delicious and this recipe even was given a “perfecto” rating from one discerning taster.

The pumpkin, cinnamon and cloves are fragrant and will satisfy any festive craving. The walnuts and dates are chopped roughly so the chunks are big which makes each bite a real treat.  I used regular pitted dates that I found in the bulk aisle of Whole Foods and in fact, these dates work better than Medjool dates and are much cheaper.

This beauty was delicious right out of the oven, but it does not slice well the first day. If you can stand to wait, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a day or two. The loaves also freeze beautifully so you can start your holiday baking right now!

Pumpkin Walnut Bread sliced

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Pumpkin Walnut Bread with Dates

This sweet-bread is dense and full of great flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon and cloves. Walnuts and dates add a unique texture. Super moist and delicious.
Course Dessert - Sweet Breads
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 14 -16 slices
Calories 366
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¼ cup almond flour, may substitute regular all-purpose, but the almond flour adds a delicious tender texture
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted (you can substitute canola or any other light oil)
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin-pie filling
  • 1 cup pitted dates, each date cut into 2 or 3 pieces-No smaller (see note)
  • 1 cup walnuts, cut into generous pieces

Cook's Note:

  • It will be a more delicious loaf if you use whole dates and cut them yourself rather than using pre-diced packaged dates-they are too sweet and the pieces are too small.

Instructions

  • Adjust an oven rack one-third up from the bottom of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Butter a 9.25 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Or use two or more smaller pans if you with. Dust the pan (or pans) with fine, dry plain bread crumbs and tap over the sink or a piece of paper to shake out excess crumbs.
  • Sift together 2 cups flour, ¼ cup almond flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon cloves. Set aside.
  • It is not necessary to use an electric mixer for this, although you can if you wish (I don't. I use a large spoon to just stir everything and that is how I will instruct the rest of the recipe.)
  • In a large bowl, stir 2 eggs lightly to mix. Add 2 cups brown sugar and ½ cup oil and then stir. Mix in 2 cups pumpkin,1 cup dates and 1 cup walnuts. Now add the sifted dry ingredients and stir only until they are smoothly incorporated.
  • Turn into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top(s).
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes in the large pan. If using smaller pans, check them after about 35 minutes. Bake until a cake tester or tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out just barely clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Cover with a rack, turn over the rack and the pan. Remove the pan, and then turn the loaf right side up again on the rack. Let cool completely.
  • If possible, wrap the loaf (loaves) in plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours before slicing. Freezes quite well, also.

Cook's Note:

  • If making smaller loaves, position oven rack on center rack. When I split this recipe between four loaf pans, 27 minutes is the perfect time. I would test with a toothpick at 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Walnut Bread with Dates
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 260mg11%
Potassium 253mg7%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 39g43%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 5499IU110%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from the incomparable Maider Heatter’s Cakes.

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My name is Sally and I love to be in the kitchen. Making fresh, unique dishes is my way of showing love for family and friends and I hope that here you’ll find recipes of both healthy and indulgent dishes that will inspire you to cook more at home while sharing some love of your own. more about me

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