CHRISTMAS GIFT LOAF
Great Holiday loaf with pumpkin, nuts, chocolate chips and icing. Doubling the batch will yield three 8x4 inch loaves.
Provided by Sharon K Grams
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture alternately with the pumpkin puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the walnuts until evenly distributed. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top.
- Bake for 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool, then remove from the pan, and drizzle with icing.
- To make the icing, stir together the confectioners' sugar and heavy cream with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 307.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
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Hafsa Cheema
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's the best Christmas gift loaf I've ever had.
Qaiser SaQi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making this loaf every year from now on.
Abdullah Raja
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. This loaf is now my go-to holiday gift.
changbinator
[email protected]This loaf was a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful spices.
NICHOLAS ROTICH
[email protected]This loaf is the perfect holiday gift. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
James Reece
[email protected]This loaf was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Subhan Rizwan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this loaf was surprisingly good. The spices were perfectly balanced and the loaf was very moist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dineo Pikini
[email protected]This loaf is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and freeze it until I'm ready to serve it.
Cathlene McIntyre
[email protected]This was my first time making a Christmas gift loaf and it turned out great! It was so moist and flavorful, and the pecan topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Vinay Jaiswal
[email protected]This loaf is the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. The spices are perfectly balanced and the pecan topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!
Lucy Scarlett
[email protected]This loaf was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time.
Joseph Bakheet
[email protected]This loaf is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the moist texture and the flavorful spices. It's the perfect holiday gift.
andre deer
[email protected]I've made this loaf several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect gift for friends and family, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohd Rosdin
[email protected]This Christmas gift loaf was a hit! It was incredibly moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of spices. I loved the crunchy pecan topping, and the loaf was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again next year.