1930s Applesauce Cake Depression Era Cake Recipes

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1930'S APPLESAUCE CAKE (DEPRESSION ERA CAKE)



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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

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup, dark
2 cups flour, all purpose
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup applesauce (or substitute cold coffee in equal amount)

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.

DEPRESSION CAKE III



Depression Cake III image

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

2 cups strong brewed coffee
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

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

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