Grandma Emma’s Spice Loaf

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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 9×5 inch loaf pan.

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