Missionary Cake Aka Depression Cake Recipes

DEPRESSION CAKE I

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This was my mother's, it has sugar, but no eggs, no butter and no milk. It's from the Depression-era.

Provided by Lynn-Pgh

Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

In a saucepan combine the shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove form heat and let stand until cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
Stir the flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

DEPRESSION CAKE III

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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

Ingredients

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

MISSIONARY CAKE

Missionary Cake image

This is the best cake ever!!! I like to make a frosting with equal parts Butter and Shortening and just enough Powder Sugar to make it thick. It is really yummy!!!!!

Provided by 860486

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups cold water

Steps:

Mix dry together and then add wet ingredients. Bake in a cake pan at 350 degrees for 45 min,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 405.1, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 33.5, Protein 3.7

MISSIONARY CAKE AKA DEPRESSION CAKE

Missionary Cake aka Depression Cake image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups Cole water
1 cups Raisins
1 cup Brown sugar
1/3 cup Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Ground cloves
1 teaspoon Allspice
2 teaspoons Water
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Baking soda
2 cups All purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang.
In medium sauscepan over medium high heat, combine water, raisins, brown sugar, vegetable oil and the spices. Bring to a boi and stirring constantly, boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes. (I recommend cooling for a lot longer.)
Meanwhile, mix the baking soda and salt in water and stir until completely dissolved. Combine four and baking powder and toss with fork to combine.
After raisin mixture has cooled, add soda and salt mixture. It will bubble up so stir well. Add the flour mixturre and stir until a stiff dough has formed and raisins are well distributed. Spoon into prepared pan, smooth the top and bake 55 minutes.
Remove cake from oven to cooling rack and let cool 5 minutes, then use overhang foil to remove cake from the pan and allow to cool completely.

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