Pumpkin Chocolate Loaf

INGREDIENTS

205 mL .......... all-purpose flour
2 mL .............. baking soda
2 mL .............. ground cinnamon
1 mL .............. ground nutmeg
1 mL .............. ground ginger
1 mL .............. ground cloves
60 mL ............ margarine
125 mL ........... white sugar
1 .....................egg
80 mL ......... solid pack pumpkin puree
80 mL.......... semi-sweet chocolate chips

GLAZE

60 mL ........ confectioners' sugar
5-7 mL ........ milk
1 mL ......... ground nutmeg
1 mL ......... ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
2. In a separate bowl cream together the sugar and butter or margarine. Add egg and beat until smooth.
3. Alternately add the creamed ingredients and pumpkin to the dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
5. To make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Add milk, and mix until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.