Great Depression Cake

Name: Great Depression Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 2 c. strong coffee; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. raisins; 1 apple, peeled and grated; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. each cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg; 1 c. chopped walnuts

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. strong coffee
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
1 apple, peeled and grated
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. each cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg
1 c. chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In large saucepan simmer the first 5 ingredients for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2

Cool 10 minutes.
3

Blend together remaining ingredients and stir into mixture.
4

Pour batter into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
5

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired.