Depression Cake

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. strong coffee
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. grated apple (optional)
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the sugar, coffee, shortening, raisins and apple.
  2. 2
    Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. 3
    Add remaining ingredients.
  4. 4
    Bake hour at 350° in a 9-cup tube pan or 9 x 13-inch pan.
  5. 5
    Cool 5 minutes before taking out of tube pan.

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