2 c. sugar
2 c. coffee
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
1 apple, grated
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped walnuts

In large saucepan simmer first 5 ingredients for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Cool 10 minutes. Blend together the remaining ingredients and stir into mixture. Pour into a well-greased and floured pan, 13 x 9 inches. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar. Water may be substituted for coffee.