Spiced Gingerbread

50 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

678 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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 5.0g	8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 159mg	53%
Sodium 520mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 146.0g	49%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 58.0g
Protein 14.0g	29%

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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