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Depression Cake

Submitted by: Yvonne Cramer of Somerset, PA | Date Added: 12 Jan 2010
Listed in: Desserts

2 cup sugar

2 cup strong coffee

1/2 cup shortening

2 cup raisins

1 apple peeled and grated

2 cup flour

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp allspice

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp nutmeg

1 cup chopped nuts

In large saucepan simmer sugar, coffee, shortening, raisins and apples for 10 minutes.

Stir occasionally.

Cool 10 minutes.

Blend together flour, soda, baking powder, spices and nuts.

Add to first mixture.

Pour into well-greased and floured 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Diced candied fruit may be added for an easy fruit cake.