The Great Depression Cake

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

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In large saucepan, simmer sugar, coffee, shortening, raisins and apples for 10 minutes.
2

Stir occasionally.
3

Cool 10 minutes. Blend the remaining ingredients and stir into mixture.
4

Pour batter into well-greased and floured pans.
5

Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes.
6

Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
7

Water can be substituted for coffee.
8

Candied fruit may be added for an easy fruitcake.
9

Recipe dates back to 1929.