1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. cold coffee
2 tsp. cocoa
1 c. dates, cut up
1 c. nut meats
1 c. chopped raw apple
1 c. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Salt

FROSTING:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. melted butter
Almond extract
Chopped nuts

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and coffee; mix well. Add flour, cocoa, soda, salt; beat well. Add remaining ingredients. Bake in moderate temperature until cake responds to touch.