Depression Cake I

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  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.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Stir the flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

811 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 40.1g 51% DV
Carbs 130.8g 48% DV
Fiber 34.2g 100% DV
Sugar 43.2g 86% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6942.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 924.5mg 20% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13% DV
Calcium 641.8mg 49% DV
Iron 9.2mg 51% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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