Bakes 3 or 4 loaves!
Delicious Plant-Based Treat – Freezes Well! Great for Gifts!
4 cups white sugar (don’t skimp!)
1-28 ounce tinned pure pumpkin puree (no spices)
1 cup vegetable oil
5 cups white flour
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 large Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. each of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cardamom, mace, allspice or any combination of them
2 cups of whatever combination of dried fruit and nuts you prefer (walnuts, pecans, raisins, currants, cranberries, candied ginger etc.)
Preheat oven to 350 F
- In a large bowl blend together sugar, pumpkin, oil and fruit/nut combination
- In a separate bowl sift together flour, soda ,salt and spices
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mix thoroughly until completely smooth
- Divide into 3 or 4 greased loaf tins
- Smooth tops with a lightly oiled spatula or hand
- Sprinkle with sugar on top
Bake in middle of the oven for approximately 1 to 1.25 hours, or until an inserted wooden skewer comes out clean without any residue batter sticking on it. Do not underbake!!