Cherry Spice Loaf
Description
This is a sweet, fruity quick bread, made with almond extract, dates, cherries and raisins.
Ingredients
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2 eggs
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
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1/2 cup candied cherries
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
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Beat eggs slightly. Beat in sugar and oil. Slowly add milk and almond flavoring.
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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.
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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.