Pumpkin Tea Bread

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This is a large loaf that has orange in it. Perfect for an afternoon tea party.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x5 inch loaf

Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

  • ¼ cup orange juice

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and 1 egg. Beat in second egg until smooth. Mix in pumpkin, orange rind and juice.

  3. In another bowl, measure and stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nuts, and dates. Pour all at once into batter in mixing bowl. Stir only to moisten. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

  4. Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until an toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan to rack. Cool and wrap.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
12g Fat
51g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 476mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 4mg 22%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 157mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.