Grandma Emmas Spice Loaf Recipe

Grandma Emmas Spice Loaf Recipe

  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  1. Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.
  2. Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.
  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.
  4. Add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.
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