Depression Cake I Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

Depression Cake I Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening

2 cups water

2 cups raisins

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon ground cloves

2 cups white sugar

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan combine the shortening water raisins cinnamon nutmeg allspice cloves and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove form heat and let stand until cool.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 3

Stir the flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Depression Cake I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 234.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 38.4g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 23.9g

Fat: 8.8g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 29.4mcg 7%

Calcium: 11.1mg 1%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 8mg 3%

Potassium: 109.9mg 3%

Sodium: 54.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 79.3

*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.

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