1/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. coffee
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening, brown sugar, and egg. Stir the coffee gradually into a combined mixture of flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir into the shortening mixture. Blend in the raisins and chopped nuts. Spread into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Spread a thin icing on top. Use enough powdered sugar to dissolve in 1 teaspoon of melted butter, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and a little milk.