Grandma'S Depression Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Depression Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups dark raisins; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons water; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups dark raisins
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

1
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2
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.
3
Dissolve baking soda and salt in 2 teaspoons of water and add to raisin mixture (it will foam).
4
Blend in the flour and baking powder. Mix well.
5
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.
6
Let cake cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

612

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups dark raisins, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandma'S Depression Cake

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