update to initial post! I did make additions to this recipe..cause i loved it initially. I added 1 1/2 c chopped prunes, 1 stick butter (1/2 c)1/4 cup oil and cut back on my fresh ground clove..I also added 2 tbls cocoa for color...not so much for flavor...the color came out dark, texture dense, very flavorful...cross between a spice bread and prune bread...although the hubby couldnt tell the flavor was in there...he hates prunes...but he ate a mini loaf of it!!! this pretty much overflowed the loaf pan so you could actually get 2 loaves from it..it does take the time to bake..so dont get overanxious by the dark appearance. I will try it next with pumpkin and additional spices (still looking for that dark dense pumpkin spice bread recipe) to see if i can get the bread i want...this basis is good for dabbling with your spice bread..it is a quick bread so prepare for density..I love it!!

Tastes like gingerbread. I used 2 cups wheat flour instead of the white flour and used 1/3 cup brown sugar instead of 1/2 cup. I did not use the wax paper in the pan, but used Pam spray for baking. I do not know if this makes a difference, but the bread came out of the pan without difficulty. Dense and hearty with the wheat flour. Great taste.