Depression Cake III

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.