Ina Garten Date Nut Spice Bread Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarsly chopped dates (10 ounces pitted)
• 1/3 cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple sec)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 extra large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3/4 cup coarsly chopped pecans (3 oz.)
• 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest