Spiced Gingerbread

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 50 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 678 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 1 loaf suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons orange zest grated
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon mace
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/4 cup brandy fruitjuice or coffee

Directions

Cream shortening and orange rind together.

Add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.

Blend in well beaten eggs.

Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to make a smooth batter.

Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange juice/brandy.

Add raisins.

Pour in well greased and floured 8 X 12 X 2-1/2 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 247g
Amount per Serving
Calories 678 7% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g8%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g7%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 159mg53%
Sodium 520mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 146.0g49%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g15%
 Sugars 58.0g
Protein 14.0g29%
Vitamin A 4%  Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 23%  Iron 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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