2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
1/2 cup lard
1 cup raisins
1 apple, peeled and grated
1 tsp. allspice
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Simmer first five ingredients for 10 minutes, stirring occasionslly. Cool 10 minutes. Blend the dry ingredients together and stir into the rasin mixture. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.