Best 3 Caties Old Times Depression Cake Recipes
DEPRESSION CAKE III
A cake handed down from my Great Grandmother when they didn't have much to use in their mixes. Prepare to enjoy the most wonderful thing you ever laid a lip on.
Provided by Wayne
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan combine the coffee, sugar, butter, raisins, allspice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in flour mixture until well combined. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
GRANDMA'S DEPRESSION CAKE
This is an eggless, milkless, butterless cake. " A delicious spiced cake that's easy on the budget". I found this recipe in the "Guideposts" magazine (August 2009 issue). The recipe was part of a wonderful article with the same title written by Rosemary Marbach.
Provided by nuts about music
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine sugar, water, vegetable oil, raisins, and spices in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Take pan off heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Dissolve baking soda and salt in 2 teaspoons of water and add to raisin mixture (it will foam).
- Blend in the flour and baking powder. Mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9 inch square pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick unserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
1930'S APPLESAUCE CAKE (DEPRESSION ERA CAKE)
This delicious depression era cake calls for just 1 tablespoons of butter. It's also called Poor Man's Cake. It's a good cake for anyone who wants a reduced fat cake, or one that does not contain eggs. If you don't have applesauce on hand you can substitute 2/3 cup of coffee... can't beat that one for economy. I love these old recipes, it's a glimpse into the past, this one was published in the Los Angeles Times, food section about 20 years ago.
Provided by lynnski LA
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl, stir in corn syrup and set aside; sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
- Dissolve the soda in applesauce;(or coffee if using) add flour mixture and applesauce mixture alternately to creamed mixture.
- Pour into greased 13X9-inch pan; bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
Tips:
- Use pantry staples: Depression cake relies on basic ingredients that were commonly found in pantries during the Great Depression, such as flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs. These ingredients are still widely available today and are relatively inexpensive.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a greased and floured pan: This will help prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: Depression cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Depression cake is a simple, yet delicious cake that can be made with pantry staples. It is a reminder of the resourcefulness and resilience of the American people during the Great Depression. Today, depression cake is still enjoyed by people of all ages for its unique flavor and texture. Whether you are looking for a budget-friendly dessert or a way to connect with the past, depression cake is a great option.
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