DATE PECAN PUMPKIN SQUARES

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Categories     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Date     Pecan     Pumpkin     Fall     Family Reunion     Poker/Game Night     Potluck     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup solid-pack (canned) pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound pitted dried dates, cut into thirds (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
nutmeg ice cream andbourbon burnt sugar sauce as accompaniments

Steps:

  • Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the cinnamon, the nutmeg, the cloves, and the salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and the sugar, add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating, and beat in the pumpkin, the vanilla, and 1/4 cup water. In a small bowl toss the dates with 1/4 cup of the flour mixture until they are coated well. Gradually add the remaining flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, beating slowly, and stir in the date mixture and the pecans, stirring until the batter is combined well. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, 13 by 9 by 2 inches, and bake the cake in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a rack, cut it into 12 squares, and serve it with the nutmeg ice cream and the bourbon burnt sugar sauce.

Mark Angel
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I'm giving these squares 5 stars. They're delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a fall gathering.


Hi_Hello
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Overall, I thought these squares were really good. They're easy to make and they taste great. I would definitely recommend them.


Kelvin Pedro
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The crust on these squares was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try a different crust recipe next time.


Nisha Lama
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. They were still very good.


Tshepo mabasa
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin desserts, but these squares were really good. The date and pecan filling is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Lx Sobuz
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These squares are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Johnpaul Lubowa
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I made these squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


littlechari 776
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These are the best pumpkin squares ever! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Cody Smith
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I can't wait to make these squares again!


Tinzley Seifert
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These squares are perfect for a fall gathering.


Tasha Sophix
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


abbas mallah
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These squares were easy to make and turned out great!


King Alizada Afghan
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I found the crust to be a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Shirley Gurney
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Hs Ahmad
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these squares changed my mind. They're so moist and flavorful, and the date-pecan filling is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Menhajul Manhaj367
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These are the best pumpkin squares I've ever had. The date and pecan filling is so rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Gyani Gharti
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I've made these squares twice now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they taste even better the next day.


Aoyon Shill
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These date-pecan-pumpkin squares were an absolute delight! The flavors melded together perfectly, and the texture was just right - not too dense, not too light.