Christmas Gift Loaf

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and ginger. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the pumpkin puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold in the chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 5 mins Bake for 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with foil. (65 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins While the loaf cools, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle with the icing. Slice and serve. (2 minutes)