Hazelnut Loaf Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 9 1/4 x 5 1/4-inch loaf pan.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350°. In large bowl, beat margarine, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs, one at a time.
4. 4
   Add hazelnuts.
5. 5
   Sift flour and baking powder together.
6. 6
   Fold into mixture; mix thoroughly. Stir in brandy.
7. 7
   Put batter into the greased loaf pan.
8. 8
   Bake 1 to 1 1/4 hours or test with a wooden pick.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and cool. Sift powdered sugar over cooled cake.