1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1 c. hot coffee
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg. Beat thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients. Add hot coffee gradually, mixing well. Add dry ingredients. Add raisins and nuts. Bake in greased jelly roll pan 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Frost with confectioners' sugar icing while still warm or dust with powdered sugar.