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SuzyGB’s Pumpkin Mincemeat Holiday Bread/Cake

Over the past two decades I’ve adapted this holiday recipe to be one of a kind. Every year I bake upteem loaves gifting to family, friends, colleagues & those that take care of my hair, mail, etc. during the year. This year I’m not baking it. Instead I’m gifting this secret recipe I’ve not shared with anyone. May it bless your tummy with every yummy bite!

Preheat oven to 350º F. Quantity - 3 large loaf pans & 1 small loaf pan or 1 bundt cake pan. If you bake in a glass pan reduce oven temp 25º F.

1. Oil pans (I prefer grapeseed oil now available in spray cans from Wholefoods)

2. Mix together in a very large bowl:

3¼ c. whole wheat flour

3 c. brown sugar

1½ t. cinnamon

13 fresh grinds of nutmeg (nutmeg grinders are available in major grocery stores – substitute ¼ t. ground nutmeg)

2 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

3. Mix in a separate bowl:

1 large jar of mincemeat (prefer brandy, rum flavored)

4 well-beaten large eggs

1 c. oil (prefer grapeseed)

1½ c. pecans or walnuts

1 large can pumpkin (bread)

OR 1 large can pumpkin pie mix (cake)

¼ c. rum

4. Add liquid ingredients to dry stirring until well mixed by hand or using an electric beater.

5. Bake 60 minutes in my oven. Test with a toothpick in the center after 50 minutes. Done when it pulls out dry.

Freezes beautifully for 3 months. Traditionally friends serve warm with coffee, tea or warm cider for holiday morning breakfast. Also delicious sliced, served warm with ice cream as a holiday dessert.