Great Depression Cake - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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