Great Depression Cake(1929 Crash) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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