3 cups flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup Crisco
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup cold strong coffee (may be decaf.)
2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups apples pared and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Sift all dry ingredients (or mix thoroughly) BUT the soda. Set these ingredients aside. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in coffee. Add this to the cream mixture alternately with the dry ingredients. Stir in apples raisins and nuts. Pour into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake 60 minutes at 350.

Topping

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup Rice Krispies
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
3-6 Tbsp. canned milk

Combine topping ingredients, adding enough milk to moisten. While cake is hot, spread on topping. Place under the broiler 3 minutes until light golden bown. Watch closely.