Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups molasses
  • 1 cup brewed strong coffee, (cooled)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9X5-inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, ground mustard, and pepper. Stir to mix and set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. One at a time, add eggs and beat well after each addition.
  • With mixer running on medium-low speed, slowly add molasses. Add coffee and continue to beat on low speed until well blended.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Careful not to overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and place in center of oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10-15 minutes before removing from pans.