Great Depression Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In large saucepan, simmer the first 3 ingredients for 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Blend together the remaining ingredients and blend both mixtures. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.