Apple-Molasses Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
5. 5
   Combine applesauce and molasses.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce mixture to egg mixture.
7. 7
   Fold in raisins and nuts.
8. 8
   Pour into a greased 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F (180C).
10. 10
    for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.