Recipe

Lemon Almond Raisin Loaf Recipe

	Pleclare / All my dishes 1 year, 9 months ago Great little lemon flavored loaf cake with almonds and raisins. Perfect afternoon pick-me-up with coffee or tea. Prep:15m Cook:50m Servings:10	Pleclare
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Ingredients

11/2 sticks(12Tbs.) unsalted butter,softened

1/2 c. sugar

grated zest of 1 lemon

2 extra-large eggs ,beaten

2c. whole wheat flour

2tsp. baking powder

pinch of salt

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2c milk

3/4c chopped or slivered almonds

2/3c golden raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Greas a 5"x9" loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. In a bowl,beat the sugar and lemon zest and sugar with wooden spoon till creamy;beat in the eggs Combine the flour,baking powder and salt in a bowl and add to butter mixture;stir in lemon juice and milk.. Mix in the almonds and raisins,reserving 1 Tbs of almonds for the top. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with reserved nuts. Bake 50 mins or till loaf is golden and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 5 mins,then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Comments

ambus 1 year, 9 months ago said:
That sounds delicious...Mmm,I’m hungry now.

pat2me 1 year, 9 months ago said:
I have everything I need for this! Looks wonderful...thank you!

pleclare 1 year, 9 months ago said:

chefmeow 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Yum. Lemon is one of my weaknesses. Thanks for another great post

grandmommy 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Sounds very tasty! Almond and lemon are always a great combo. I like the use of the whole wheat flour! Have you ever tried Prairie Gold? It's a white whole wheat. It has the characteristics of white flour but the health benefits of whole wheat. It's great to bake with! Great post.

pleclare 1 year, 9 months ago said:

borinda 1 year, 9 months ago said:
The lemon caught my attention and I will make this one soon. Good to have goodies like this in the freezer for a spur of the moment visitor.

gingerlea 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Oh well-----back to the grocery store!!!!!!!!

ahmed1 1 year, 9 months ago said:
I liked the combination alot..Saved!!

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