Depression Era Orange Date Cake Recipes

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DEPRESSION CAKE I



Depression Cake I image

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

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

WACKY DEPRESSION ERA CAKE



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I found this recipe on a cooking site, posted by a member named Helene P. I tried this recipe and loved it! Its made with simple ingredients. The wacky part is that it contains white vinegar and no milk or eggs...but don't let that scare you because this is one of the best chocolate cakes I ever tasted! Its moist and fluffy! I...

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

this recipe makes a single cake. to make a layered cake, double the recipe and pour into 2 seperate 9 inch baking pans
1 1/2 c unsifted all purpose flour
1 c sugar
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda...not baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c water
2/3 c corn oil
1 Tbsp white vinegar...or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GANACHE INGREDIENTS:
8 oz chocolate chips
4 Tbsp non dairy creamer (liquid) i used coffeemate french vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • 3. Then add in all wet ingredients and mix til well combined.
  • 4. Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch cake pan.
  • 5. Bake on middle rack for about 30-35 minutes or til toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 6. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • 7. TO MAKE GANACHE... Heat the chocolate chips and non dairy creamer in a saucepan on med/low heat, stirring constantly til melted and smooth.
  • 8. Then flip the cooled cake, upside down, onto a platter.
  • 9. Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top of cake.
  • 10. Serve chilled!

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