Coffee Pecan Loaf

Description

This classic version of a pecan loaf includes coffee for depth of flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 ½ tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ⅔ cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp. instant coffee
• 3 eggs
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

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