Allspice Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1 /2 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 cup cooked butternut squash or canned pumpkin
 * 1/2 cup vegetable oil
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 cups sifted flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 2 teaspoons ground allspice
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1 cup raisins
 * 1/2 cup chopped unsalted cashews or walnuts
 * 1/4 cup water

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl combine the sugars, squash, oil, and eggs.
 * 2) Beat until well blended. In another large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, and ginger;
 * 3) Add to the squash mixture and stir to combine.
 * 4) Stir in the raisins, nuts, and the water until well blended.
 * 5) Pour the batter into a well-greased 9-by 5- by 3 inch loaf pan.
 * 6) Bake in a 350 degree F oven until a cake tester comes out clean (about 70 minutes).
 * 7) Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool before serving.