Packed with dates and pecans, this moist sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky cream cheese spread. We enjoy it during the holiday season, but also for after-school and late-night snacks. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Category: Bread
Cuisine: not set
2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
SPREAD:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons chopped dates
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon 2% milk
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