Depression Cake I

Depression Cake I

This Depression-era cake recipe was my mother’s, it has sugar but no eggs, no butter, and no milk.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
1 (9×13-inch) cake
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
In a saucepan combine shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 3
Stir flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234
Calories
9g
Fat
38g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Sodium55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate38g 14%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars24g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium11mg 1%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium110mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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