Depression Cake Recipes

DEPRESSION CAKE I

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.

GRANDMA'S DEPRESSION CAKE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
• Combine sugar, water, vegetable oil, raisins, and spices in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Take pan off heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Dissolve baking soda and salt in 2 teaspoons of water and add to raisin mixture (it will foam).
• Blend in the flour and baking powder. Mix well.
• Pour the batter into a greased 9 inch square pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick unserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cake cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

DEPRESSION CAKE II

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, hot water, bacon grease, and raisins over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the ingredients from the saucepan and mix until well blended. Divide evenly between the 2 prepared pans.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRAZY WACKY DEPRESSION CAKE

Steps:

• In a square cake pan (Dimensions: 8x8- Ungreased), add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, salt and whisk everything together.
• Use your finger to make 2 small holes and 1 large hole in this dry flour mixture.
• Pour vinegar and vanilla extract in the small holes.
• Pour oil in the large hole.
• Pour water over everything.
• Mix everything together until just combined. Don't worry if you have some lumps. Just don't over-mix or else you will end up with a rubbery cake.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until an toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• While the cake is cooling down, prepare the frosting: In a non-stick saucepan, add milk, butter and cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• Add powdered sugar (1 cup at a time) until smooth and creamy.
• Pour this frosting over your entire cake and let it set in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
• Toss some sprinkles on top of the cake and enjoy!