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Depression Cake II

Name: Depression Cake II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons bacon grease; 2 cups raisins; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

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

Recipe by Gigi

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 loaves

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Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 cups raisins
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, hot water, bacon grease, and raisins over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the ingredients from the saucepan and mix until well blended. Divide evenly between the 2 prepared pans.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179	Calories
2g	Fat
41g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 159mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 146mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.