Honey And Spice Loaf Cake

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Delicious served on a winter's day with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325f.

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Butter and flour a 9 x 5 x 3-inch metal loaf pan.

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Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.

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Using electric mixer , beat honey , sugar , oil and eggs in large bowl until blended , about 3 minutes.

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Beat in dry ingredients in 2 additions.

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Beat in 1 / 2 cup boiling water.

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Stir in raisins.

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Transfer batter to prepared pan.

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Bake until cake is brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean , about 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Cool cake in pan 10 minutes.

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Turn out onto rack.

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Cool completely.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, honey, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, boiling water, raisins