Cherry Spice Loaf

Total Time

1 Hour 10 Minutes

Servings

12

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup glace cherries
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
2. Beat eggs slightly. Beat in sugar and oil. Slowly add milk and almond flavouring.
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 175 degree C oven until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
5. After 10 minutes turn loaf out to cool on a rack. Store in plastic bag.