Great Depression Cake - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    In large saucepan simmer the first 5 ingredients for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Cool 10 minutes.
    Blend together remaining ingredients and stir into mixture.
    Pour batter into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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