Swirls Of Yumminess

Take a look at this special treat for Thanksgiving Day. One of my favorite days of the year!

Here’s a recipe from tasteofhome.com to add to your arsenal. Pumpkin Bread with a twist…no, make that a swirl!

Here’s what you need to make this yummy Pumpkin Swirl Bread:

FILLING:

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

BREAD:

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup water
• 4 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped dates

Directions

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and milk; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil, water and eggs. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in the nuts, raisins and dates.
• Pour half of the batter into three greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Spoon filling over batter. Cover filling completely with remaining batter.
• Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil; refrigerate until serving.