Mom's Favorite Cake - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 2 Cups sugar
• 2 Cups strong coffee or water
• 1 / 2 Cup shortening
• 2 Cups California raisins
• 1 apple, peeled and grated
• 2 Cups flour
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• 2 Teaspoons baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon allspice
• 1 Teaspoon cloves
• 1 Teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 Cup chopped nuts