Friday, March 7, 2008

Pumpkin Date Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat together 4 oz. cream cheese, softened, 2 T granulated sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract and 1 large egg white , slightly beaten. Place aside.In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 large egg, remaining egg yolk and 1 1/4 C packed dark brown sugar. Add 3/4 C canned pumpkin, 3 T vegetable oil and 3/4 C pitted dates, chopped. Gradually add: 2 c all purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. baking soda. add just until moist. In a greased loaf pan, add pumpkin mix and then top with cream cheese mixture. With a knife make swirls throughout . Bake in 350 degree F oven for 60-70 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes in pan and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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