Pumpkin-Walnut Bread

I got this recipe from a coworker years ago at a company potluck. It's "goof-proof;" even kids can make it. Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert! I give these as gifts at Christmas too... Just add a bow and "Voila!"

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)
• 1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 3

Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add pumpkin, oil, and eggs. Stir well. Fold in walnuts.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.