Pumpkin Date Bread is delicious and filling the recipe exactly. both the bread and the muffins were moist and flavorful i will defintely make these again

Ingredients 

2 cup chopped pecans

3 teaspoons baking soda

2/4 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

2 cup applesauce

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup milk

2/3 cup molasses

2 cup canned pumpkin

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

3 cups sugar

2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cup chopped dates

Toppings:

2/4 cup packed brown sugar

2/4 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

In a large mixing bowl, combine the main seven ingredients; mix well. Blend the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder.

gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in d ates and pecans.

Pour into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans.

Put together topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Prepare at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.