"Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas..."
INGREDIENTS
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3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
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1 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2/3 cup water
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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CARAMEL GLAZE:
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract