There are many recipes for gingerbread, but most include molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Some recipes also include cloves, allspice, and/or ground pepper.
Combine all dry ingredients, and set aside.
Blend butter, maplesyrup, egg and molasses.
Beat 5 minutes.
Add flour mixture in threeadditions, beating well after each addition.
Slowly stir in coffeeand beat again.
Pour batter into oiled 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
Bake at350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
Slice and serve warm.
If desired,serve with Lemon Curd or Mock Devonshire Cream.
Makes 2 loaves .