Coffee Pecan Loaf

Description
This is easy to prepare and takes maximum 40 minutes. It server about 12 people.

Ingredients

 * 2 c. flour
 * 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
 * 1/2 tsp. salt
 * 2/3 c. shortening
 * 1 c. Sugar
 * 2 tbsp. instant coffee
 * 3 eggs
 * 2/3 c. milk
 * 1 tsp. vanilla
 * 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

 * 1) Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
 * 2) In a second bowl, cream the shortening with the Sugar and instant coffee.
 * 3) Beat in eggs until light and fluffy.
 * 4) Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk and vanilla. Add nuts.
 * 5) Spoon into greased loaf pan (or two small pans), bake 55 minutes at 350 degrees or until cake tester in the center comes out clean.