Banana-raisin Nut Coffee Loaf

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

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

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 grease two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.
• 3 in a bowl beat melted butter with brown sugar for 2 minutes (or until no sugar granules remain).
• 4 add in eggs, vanilla, almond extract and the rind from 1 orange.
• 5 mash 2 cups bananas in 1 cup brewed coffee; add to the creamed mixture; mix to combine.
• 6 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!).
• 7 add in raisins and nuts; mix lightly until combined.
• 8 divide the mixture between the two pans.
• 9 bake for about 40-50 minutes or until loaves test done.