Breads: Poor Man's Fruit Cake

prep time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 1 hour

Makes 1 loaf - serves 12

Not your grandmother’s fruit cake. Oh wait, it is!! But with a twist. Mom’s recipe, recommended by Grandma Louise. This is delicious with breakfast or brunch and the small loaves make wonderful holiday gifts. -- Marcy

ingredients

4 oz. butter
2 cups brewed coffee
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 large box raisins
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
3 cups flour

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°.
2
1. Mix all ingredients except baking soda and flour in pot and let come to a boil. Add baking soda. Let cool.
3
2. Add flour. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes. For mini loaves, decrease baking time to 25-35 minutes.