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.