Makes 3 mini loaves
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberry
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
1 egg
In a bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dates, cranberries and pecans.
Place butter in a large bowl and using an electric mixer, beat until creamy. Add the molasses, water, ginger, and egg. Mix to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat until well combined.
Divide evenly into greased mini loaf pans. Place loaf pans into a 350 degree oven for about 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool.
Citrus Ginger Frosting
1/4 cup softened butter
1 tbsp 1/2 and 1/2 or milk
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp fresh minced ginger
1 tsp orange zest
2 cups powdered sugar
Blend butter with electric mixer until creamy. Add the milk, orange juice, vanilla, ginger, and orange zest. Blend well. Add the sugar a little at a time until creamy. Adjusting ingredients as needed to reach desired consistency.
