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.
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Betty Anderson
[email protected]I love that this cake doesn't have any frosting. It's the perfect cake to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Valerie Tommy
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a novice baker can do it.
Murtaza Abro
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of banana cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and moist.
Antonella Hincapie
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and affordable.
Its Malik
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Sharon Kibaara
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I always have a few overripe bananas on hand and this cake is the perfect way to use them up.
ronke adekoya
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really tasty and I will definitely be making it again.
Gujjar Sab
[email protected]I love the dense, moist texture of this cake. It's the perfect comfort food.
Robi Dash Robin
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Magret Mupanduki
[email protected]My grandmother used to make this cake during the Great Depression. It's a simple, yet delicious cake that always brings back fond memories.