Grandma Emma's Spice Loaf

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

• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.

Step 2

Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.