GRANDMA EMMA'S SPICE LOAF

Grandma Emma's Spice Loaf image

A quick bread, moist and full of raisins and nuts. A family favorite for the winter holidays.

Provided by Marsha Crom

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup hot, brewed coffee
½ cup raisins
½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.
Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.
In a large bowl mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, flour, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
Add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g