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Depression Cake




Source of Recipe


Sun-Maid


List of Ingredients




2 cups sugar
2 cups strong coffee*
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups Sun-Maid Raisins
1 apple, peeled and grated
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts



Recipe



SIMMER together the sugar, coffee, shortening, raisins, and grated apple for 10 minutes in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally.
COOL for 10 more minutes.
BLEND together the remaining dry ingredients and stir into the saucepan mixture.
POUR batter into well-greased and floured 13"x9" pan.
BAKE at 350ºF. for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
COOL and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
*Water may be substituted in place of the coffee.