This cake has many names and many variations. It is rumored to have come about during the Great Depression. In spite of the fact that it has no eggs it is nice and moist.

Ingredients

12 serv.

sugar↗2 cups
strong coffee↗1 1⁄2 cups
shortening↗1⁄2 cup
raisins↗1 cup
apple, grated↗1
allspice1 teaspoon
flour↗2 cups
baking soda↗1 teaspoon
baking powder↗1 teaspoon
cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
nutmeg↗1 teaspoon
chopped walnuts1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly greased and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, set aside.
3
Bring the first five ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionslly.
4
Cool 10 minutes.
5
Blend the dry ingredients together and stir into the boiled mixture.
6
Pour batter into pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Source: food.com

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