Cherry Spice Loaf

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This is a sweet, fruity quick bread, made with almond extract, dates, cherries and raisins.

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup candied cherries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
2 Beat eggs slightly. Beat in sugar and oil. Slowly add milk and almond flavoring.
3 In second bowl put flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in dates, cherries, raisins, and nuts. Pour into batter, stirring only to moisten. Spoon into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
4 Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After 10 minutes turn loaf out to cool on a rack. Store in plastic bag.