Great Depression Cake
["2 c. sugar", "2 c. strong coffee", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. raisins", "1 apple, peeled and grated", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. each cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg", "1 c. chopped walnuts"]
["In large saucepan simmer the first 5 ingredients for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Cool 10 minutes.", "Blend together remaining ingredients and stir into mixture.", "Pour batter into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired."]
["sugar", "coffee", "shortening", "raisins", "apple", "flour", "baking soda", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "walnuts"]