Cinnamon Mocha Bread

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant coffee granules, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Ingredients

475 mL of All Purpose Flour

240 mL of Sugar

15 mL of Instant Coffee

60 mL of Cocoa Powder

5 mL of Baking Soda

2½ mL of Salt

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Bowl

In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and cooking oil until well combined.

Ingredients

2 pieces of Egg

240 mL of Buttermilk

120 mL of Cooking Oil

Equipment

Bowl

Whisk

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. If using, gently fold in the raisins.

Ingredients

120 mL of Raisins

Equipment

Wooden Spoon

Divide half of the batter between the two prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in each pan, then top with the remaining batter. Use a knife to swirl the layers.

Ingredients

Sugar

15 mL of Cinnamon

Equipment

Loaf Pan

Butter Knife

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Equipment

Oven

Toothpicks

Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

Wire Rack