The Great Depression Cake Recipe

Name: The Great Depression Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 2 c. strong coffee or water; 2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 apple, peeled and grated; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
2 c. strong coffee or water
2 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1 apple, peeled and grated
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped walnuts

1
In large saucepan, simmer sugar, coffee, shortening, raisins and apples for 10 minutes.
2
Stir occasionally.
3
Cool 10 minutes. Blend the remaining ingredients and stir into mixture.
4
Pour batter into well-greased and floured pans.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
7
Water can be substituted for coffee.
8
Candied fruit may be added for an easy fruitcake.
9
Recipe dates back to 1929.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 2 c. strong coffee or water, 2 c. raisins, 1/2 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, The Great 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.

The Great Depression Cake

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