Raw Brown Sugar Apple Cake

This is an family recipe from my husband's family, from his great-grandmother. They were from the South and there is a note on the recipe card "Civil War Recipe". It's a little different from the others posted, and very good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup shortening (scant)
• 1  cup  cold brewed coffee
• 2  teaspoons baking soda (mixed in the coffee)
• 3  cups  chopped raw apples
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts
• 2  cups raisins
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cream the brown sugar, eggs and shortening.
2. Add the cold coffee and mix well.
3. Sift dry ingredients together.
4. Add to to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
5. Add the apples and nuts, combining well.
6. Pour into a large baking pan, 11x15 works for me. You could also use a jelly roll pan and bake it for less time.
7. Bake in a slow oven, 325 degrees for at least 1 hour.