No matter what your economic circumstances, this cake will cheer you up!
Wet ingredients: 1 apple, peeled and grated 2 C. raisins, 2 C. brewed coffee, 2 C. sugar 1/2 C. shortening Dry ingredients: 2 C. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. each of nutmeg, all spice, cloves and cinnamon 1 C. pecans or walnuts
Simmer the wet ingredients for 10 minutes. Combine the dry ingredients. Remove the pot from stove and let cool for 10 minutes. Place dry ingredients in a bowl, pour in cooked mixture. Mix ingredients together until it forms into a cake batter. Pour into a well-greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. To check if cake is done, place a toothpick in center.
25 minutes