Great Depression Cake Recipes

GRANDMA'S GREAT DEPRESSION CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325º degrees F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang.
• In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine water, raisins, brown sugar, vegetable oil and the spices. Bring to a boil and, stirring constantly, boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile mix the baking soda and salt in water and stir until completely dissolved. Combine flour and baking powder and toss with a fork to combine.
• After raisin mixture has cooled, add soda and salt mixture - it will bubble up, so stir well. Add the flour mixture 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 a cooling rack and let cool 5 minutes, then use overhanging foil to remove cake from the pan and allow to cool completely.
• Serve slightly warm as dessert or with morning coffee. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

DEPRESSION CAKE III

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.

GREAT DEPRESSION CAKE

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.