Depression cake

Depression cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 3/4 c
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• water - 1 c
• nutmeg - 1 tsp
• cold water - 1/2 c
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• shortening - 1/4 c
• raisins - 1 c
• ground cloves - 1 tsp

How to make depression cake:

In a large saucepan, put raisins and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add shortening, let melt. Add 1/2 cup cold water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. Mix well. Add flour; mix well. Put in lightly greased and floured square pan. Bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes until done.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Low cholesterol.