Poor Man's Cake II

Submitted by: Doreen MacKay 
This cake often appeared on the Sunday dinner table during the depression and the war years. It's been in my family for three generations. During the "olden days," many families could not afford the luxury of the traditional fruitcakes, so this recipe became the popular Christmas fruitcake of the poor. 

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Poor Mans Cake III

Submitted by: Mary Ann Benzon 
This recipe if from the l930's. My Grandmother gave it to my Mother and she gave it to me. Now I am a grandmother and passed it down to my kids. It's really good. You don't have to dirty your mixer for this one, just a big bowl. 

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Fudge Cake

Submitted by: Kristen Faux 
For the true chocolate lover, this cake is moist and dense and you are going to love it. Great with cream cheese frosting or cooked fudge frosting. 

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Black Joe Cake

Submitted by: shirleyo 
This is similar to crazy cake and contains no eggs, butter or milk. It's very good with peanut butter frosting. 

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Eggless Milkless Butterless Cake

Submitted by: Kathy Thurston 
This is a spice type cake. It is from the depression era or war time rationing. 

Boiled Cake

Submitted by: Cleo 
This was one of my Grandma's favorite holiday cakes. It brings a look of surprise to peoples eyes when you just mention the name. Candied fruit may be substituted for Raisins and Walnuts 

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Welfare Cake

Submitted by: Jen 
This cake is so moist that you would swear it was from a box! 

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Wacky Cake III

Submitted by: Adora Marchi 
Chocolate cake with vinegar and no eggs. 

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Depression Cake II

Submitted by: Gigi 
A surprisingly good cake that has no eggs, milk, or butter in it. My grandmother was quite proud of it. 

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Gob Cake

Submitted by: Melodie 
Tastes just like a gob! 
 
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