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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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Eggless Milkless Butterless Cake

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

Submitted by: Janice 
A chewy bar cake made with raisins. I remember my Mother making this every week for us six children. 
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Easy Raisin Cake

Submitted by: Nancy W. Markey 
A not too sweet cake packed with raisins. Perfect with coffee or tea and a wonderful departure from the typically sweet holiday goodies. 
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Tomato Soup Cake I

Submitted by: Debbie Budd 
I know, I know - tomato soup is an odd ingredient for a cake. But try it! Sort of spicy and sooo yummy. People will NEVER guess what the main ingredient is. 
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Depression Cake I

Submitted by: Lynn-Pgh 
This was my mother's, it has sugar, but no eggs, no butter and no milk It's from the depression era. 
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Wacky Cake III

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

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