Great Depression Cake

Name: Great Depression Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups strong coffee; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup raisins; 1 apple, grated; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup raisins
1 apple, grated
1 teaspoon allspice
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Lightly greased and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, set aside.
3

Bring the first five ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionslly.
4

Cool 10 minutes.
5

Blend the dry ingredients together and stir into the boiled mixture.
6

Pour batter into pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.