Depression Era Cake

Name: Depression Era Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 box raisins; 2 c. water; 1 c. cold water; 1/2 c. lard; 2 c. sugar; 5 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg

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Depression Era Cake – a delicious recipe with raisins, water, cold water, lard, sugar, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 box raisins
2 c. water
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. lard
2 c. sugar
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg

1
Cook raisins in 2 cups water for 15 minutes.
2
Set off and pour in 1 cup cold water, when cool add flour to coat.
3
Mix lard and sugar together.
4
Add this to floured raisins.
5
Sift together flour and spices and add to raisin mixture.
6
Bake real slow until golden brown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box raisins, 2 c. water, 1 c. cold water, 1/2 c. lard, and more.

Yes, Depression Era Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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