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GREAT DEPRESSION CAKE



Great Depression Cake image

This cake has many names and many variations. It is rumored to have come about during the Great Depression. In spite of the fact that it has no eggs it is nice and moist.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup raisins
1 apple, grated
1 teaspoon allspice
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly greased and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, set aside.
  • Bring the first five ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionslly.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Blend the dry ingredients together and stir into the boiled mixture.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

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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