Great Depression Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. strong coffee or water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
1 apple, peeled and grated
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. walnuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Simmer first 5 ingredients for 10 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.
Diced candied fruit may be added.