DEPRESSION CAKE I

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This was my mother's, it has sugar, but no eggs, no butter and no milk. It's from the Depression-era.

Provided by Lynn-Pgh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
2 cups water
2 cups raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove form heat and let stand until cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Stir the flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

Precious Victor
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's a great way to save money and still enjoy a delicious dessert.


Arjun Shah
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and make a delicious dessert.


Arbab Ali
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I love the way this cake turned out! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices add a nice touch.


Pinki Gupta
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This cake is a delicious reminder of simpler times.


Kyeden Samwell
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to save money and still enjoy a delicious dessert.


Nizomiddin Nematov
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and make a delicious dessert.


Ahmed Husde
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This Depression Cake is a delicious and affordable way to enjoy a sweet treat.


malkana gee
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's a great way to save money and still enjoy a delicious dessert.


Antonio Jones
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and make a delicious dessert.


Fader Jetta
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I love the way this cake turned out! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices add a nice touch.


Faida Josiane
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This cake is a delicious reminder of simpler times.


Damon Gonzalez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients and make a delicious cake.


Md Sulyman
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This Depression Cake is a great way to save money and still enjoy a delicious dessert.


Hassan Razaq
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the addition of spices, which give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Ranty Shil
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I was skeptical about this cake at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's surprisingly good and I love the fact that it's made with simple ingredients.


Rauf Khan11
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This Depression Cake is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. It's simple to make and doesn't require any special equipment.


Isabella G
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Dominykas Gustauskas
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This Depression Cake was a hit with my family! It's incredibly moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, and the spices add a nice touch of depth.