Banana-Raisin Nut Coffee Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups melted butter
2 cups brown sugar (can use 1/4 cup less sugar)
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 orange, rind of, grated
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 cup strong brewed coffee
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.
In a bowl beat melted butter with brown sugar for 2 minutes (or until no sugar granules remain).
Add in eggs, vanilla, almond extract and the rind from 1 orange.
Mash 2 cups bananas in 1 cup brewed coffee; add to the creamed mixture; mix to combine.
In a small bowl mix together flour with, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture and stir with wooden spoon until just combined (do not overmix!).
Add in raisins and nuts; mix lightly until combined.
Divide the mixture between the two pans.
Bake for about 40-50 minutes or until loaves test done.