DEPRESSION CAKE III

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A cake handed down from my Great Grandmother when they didn't have much to use in their mixes. Prepare to enjoy the most wonderful thing you ever laid a lip on.

Provided by Wayne

Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups strong brewed coffee
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large saucepan combine the coffee, sugar, butter, raisins, allspice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Stir in flour mixture until well combined. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g