1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. canned pumpkin puree
1/4 c. & 2 tbsp. firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 lg. eggs
2 tbsp. & 2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. raisins

Line bottom of 9 x 5 inch glass loaf pan with wax paper; set aside.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except raisins. With mixer on low speed, beat 3 minutes. Increase speed to medium and beat 1 minute. Gently stir in raisins.

Spoon batter into prepared pan. Microwave on medium 9 minutes, rotating pan 3 times. Microwave on high 4-5 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Invert onto rack; cool completely.