Grandma Emma'S Spice Loaf - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.