Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar4 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons ground cloves1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger2 eggs2 cups milk1 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, syrup and oil. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thin). Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans.

Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.