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Depression Cake III

By: Wayne 
"A cake handed down from my Great Grandmother when they didn't have much to use in their mixes. Prepare to enjoy the most wonderful thing you ever laid a lip on."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan combine the coffee, sugar, butter, raisins, allspice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Stir in flour mixture until well combined. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 160 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by WORTH   view full review
I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it. Rich, moist, and so light! I added an extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2003 by METROPHOBIA   view full review
Now I know why this is called Depression Cake -- it tastes awful! There is too much baking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2003 by Anu   view full review
Wonderful taste, though it refused to get out of the pan! I cut this cake into brownie-like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by rre   view full review
WOW, first time go-i made this with the depression era corn and my guys actually loved a full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KYMBERAND   view full review
Delicious, and so easy! I added a cinnamon glaze to the top because the top was dry the next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by CLAUDIABATES   view full review
My revisions, 1/2 cup of molassas and substitute currants for the raisens. Also, doubled up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by VENITRA   view full review
This cake hit the spot when I wanted something sweet but didn't have any eggs in the house. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by KELLY8023   view full review
I'm afraid I have to agree with the last reviewer as to why this is called "depression cake". ...

 

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