2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. instant coffee
3 eggs
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. In a second bowl, cream the shortening with the sugar and instant coffee. Beat in eggs until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk and vanilla. Add nuts. Spoon into greased loaf pan (or two small pans), bake 55 minutes at 350 degrees or until cake tester in the center comes out clean.