Grandma'S Depression Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. strong coffee, water or apple juice
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. dark raisins or diced prunes
1 medium apple, peeled and shredded
2 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, simmer sugar, coffee, shortening, raisins and apple together for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 10 minutes.
In a large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, all the spices and the nuts.
Pour sugar-raisin mixture into dry ingredients; mix well.
Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until center of cake springs back when lightly pressed with fingers.