Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. dark molasses
  • 1/2 c. warm milk
  • 2 Tbsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. mace
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 5 Tbsp. coffee
  • 3 beaten eggs
  • 3 c. flour
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • juice and grated rind of large orange
  • 1 level tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 Tbsp. warm water

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar; add molasses and milk.
  • Mix and sift flour, salt and spices and add to mixture alternately with beaten eggs.
  • Add orange juice, and last, the soda dissolved in warm water.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Bake in a loaf pan in a moderate oven 45 to 60 minutes.