Depression Cake Recipe
Ingredients
| Raisins | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Shortening | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Flour | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Cinnamon | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking soda | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4975 Calories from Fat 539
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62 g94.7%
Saturated Fat 16.4 g82.1%
Trans Fat 6.7 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4728.3 mg197%
Total Carbohydrates 1079 g359.8%
Dietary Fiber 34.2 g136.8%
Sugars 617.1 g
Protein 64 g127.4%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C 14.9%
Calcium 37.9% Iron 173.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Simmer, uncovered, until 2 cups of water remain.
Cream the shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt over the shortening mixture.
Add the raisin mixture and mix well.
Spoon into a greased 9x13 inch cake pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
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