Pecan Pumpkin Loaf

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 c. canned or cooked pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add pumpkin; beat well.
  3. 3
    Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. 4
    Beat in vanilla.
  5. 5
    Combine the dry ingredients; add to pumpkin mixture alternately with water.
  6. 6
    Stir in nuts.
  7. 7
    Pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. 9
    Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
  10. 10
    Yield: 1 loaf.

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