For a welcome change of pace, snack on a slice of this rich and spicy pumpkin bread. Moist and cake-like, it's loaded with nuts and raisins.

1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. pumpkin puree
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large bowl beat together eggs, oil and pumpkin until well mixed.

3. In a medium bowl mix together remaining ingredients.

4. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Mix just enough to combine. Do not over mix. Pour into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

5. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

6. Let bread cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before removing from pan. Serve. Makes 1 loaf.