Makara
Pumpkin-Raisin Spice Loaf
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 cup cooking oil
1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (fresh or canned)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Makara Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to
375°. In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and oil. Stir
in pumpkin. Blend well. Sift together all dry ingredients
and add to mixture in bowl. Blend well. Add vanilla and
raisins. Blend briefly. Pour into greased 9"x5"x3" loaf
pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until loaf is nicely browned
and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool
in pan at least 15 minutes; then remove carefully, cool
completely and wrap well. Store in cool place until ready
to serve. Makes one loaf.
Note: For an extra
touch of flavor, sprinkle top of batter with finely chopped
pecans and a liberal sprinkling of Makara Cinnamon
just before baking.
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