Ingredients
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp cocoa powder
2 oz butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 oz currants, plumped in warm water an
2 oz chopped pecans
Directions
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking
soda, salt and cocoa. Cream the butter, add the vanilla and sugar,
beat until light, about 5 minutes. Add the egg. Add the dry
ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Do
not over mix. Stir in the currants and nuts. Pour into a greased and
floured 7-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool
in the pan 10 minutes, remove and cool on a rack.
Servings: 10 servings
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