Pumpkin Bread V

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
 * 1 1/2 cups sugar
 * 1 teaspoon soda
 * 3/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
 * 1/2 teaspoon cinamon
 * 1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin
 * 1/2 cup cooking oil
 * 1/3 cup water
 * 2 eggs
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 * 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
 * Topping:
 * 1 cup whipping cream
 * 1/4 cup powdered sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
 * 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 3/4 cup mashed cooked pumpkin

Directions

 * 1) Combine all bread ingredients, except walnuts and dates in large mixer bowl.
 * 2) Beat at medium spead about 1 minute. Add walnuts and dates, pour batter into 2-quart glass loaf dish.
 * 3) Microwave on simmer at least 20 minutes. Then microwave on high for 5-6 minutes ot until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
 * 4) Let stand 2 minutes. Unmold. Serve with pumpkin topping.
 * 5) Pumpkin topping: Whip cream with powdered sugar and spices. Fold in pumpkin.1 loaf bread.