M & M Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf

I am so honored to guest post today for Tara of Noshing with the Nolands. She is one of the brightest bakers in the food blogosphere. Gazing at photos of Tara’s chocolate swirled zebra bundt cake or cinnamon cranberry adorned acorn squash are like reveling in the gorgeous pages of a gourmet magazine. I’m guessing you'll feel the same way about the lovely vacationing Tara’s talents.

Christmas is a tropical breeze for some...
Others find themselves in a flurry of wrapping paper and last minute shopping!

I like to imagine that Tara is so organized that everything is ready for the holidays. All she has to do is sit back and sip some eggnog, while she roasts chestnuts on an open fire. Are you that prepared for the holidays? If you celebrate Christmas, are all your presents wrapped under the tree?

M & M Pumpkin Loaf

Or, maybe you’re frazzled by the prospect that you have to go dashing through the snow to the mall for some last minute gifts. Well, I have a better alternative - stay home! No, I’m not Mrs. Grinch. But I do have a recipe for M & M Pumpkin Loaf. The budget friendly cake is the perfect present! And the recipe is available at Noshing with the Nolands.