This is response to Diane who was looking for the Depression Cake recipe. I have this one in my recipe files, I have not tried it but it sounds good, maybe I will try it now that I have dug it up.

Great Depression Cake

2 c. sugar
1 c. black coffee
2 c. raisins
1 apple, peeled & grated
1 stick butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. each cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice & nutmeg

Bring raisins to boil and rinse. In large saucepan simmer first five ingredients 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Blend together other ingredients and stir into wet ingredients. Pour into well greased and floured 13"x9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in middle. Better second day. Very moist cake and needs no icing.
Doris/Tn.

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