Pumpkin Bread

1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c oil (can substitute apple sauce)
2 eggs
1 c pumpkin (I used fresh, but canned will work)
1 2/3 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp salt

1/2 c raisins or dates (optional)
1/2 c nuts (optional)
1/2 c chocolate chips (optional)

Mix dry ingredients. Cream oil and sugar. Whisk in all other wet ingredients. Fold in dry ingredients, then add raisins, nuts, etc. Don't over mix or the bread becomes tough.

Pour into pan and bake 350F approximately 30 minutes for 9" round cake pan, or 45 minutes - 1 hour for bread loaf pan.

I didn't add any raisins, nuts or choco chips the first time and it turned out great. I had a little left over soy cream cheese frosting that turned the bread more into a cake. Yum!

Next time I'm going to try adding a little ginger. This is a great basic recipe that can easily be changed up depending on your tastes.

This recipe came from my old roommate's Aunt Linda. Thanks!