Raisin Spice Loaf Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Graham cracker crumbs2 Tablespoon
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Packed brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Hot strong coffee1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vegetable shortening1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1⁄4 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 754 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18 g28.2%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g22.5%

Trans Fat 2.2 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 717.4 mg29.9%

Total Carbohydrates 144 g48%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 82.2 g

Protein 9 g18.3%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 2.7%

Calcium 18.8% Iron 24.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Grease 9 x 5-inch loaf dish.
Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
Tilt dish to coat.
Set aside.
Grind raisins in meat grinder or place in food processor bowl.
Process until raisins form a ball and clean sides of bowl.
In 4-cup measure, combine raisins, brown sugar, coffee, shortening, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla.
Mix well.
Microwave at High for 3 to 4 minutes, or until shortening melts, stirring after every minute.
Set aside.
In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add raisin mixture.
Beat at medium speed of electric mixer for 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally.
Spread batter evenly into prepared dish.
Shield ends with 2-inch strips of foil, covering 1 inch of batter and molding remainder around handles of dish.
Place dish on saucer in microwave oven.
Microwave at 70% (Medium High) for 8 minutes, rotating dish after half the time.
Remove foil.
Microwave at 70% (Medium High) for 4 to 7 minutes, or until top appears dry and no uncooked batter remains on the bottom, rotating dish once.
Let stand on counter for 5 to 10 minutes.
Invert onto wire rack.
Cool.
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