Let's visit a recipe that makes me think of Yum Yum Cake, another Great Depression era recipe (also known as War Cake - see here for my sugar-free version). I saw the recipe on a page about historical recipes, and that's where my mind immediately went. The amount of batter was quite a lot, and… Continue reading Great Depression Recipes: Poor Man’s Fruitcake
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Zucchini will soon be starting to flow in the gardens. This hearty cake is a great way to use some of it. While it has sugar, it's far lower than a traditional cake. Chocolate Zucchini Cake Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp fine sea salt 1… Continue reading Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Date Gingerbread
I found this recipe online with a scanned picture from Better Homes & Gardens. What era is it from? It is hard to tell, but there are a few clues about when the original recipe originated. Using baking soda with vinegar to activate the soda is an older method, often seen in Great Depression recipes… Continue reading Date Gingerbread
Depression Era Recipes: Tomato Spice Cake
The Campbell Soup Company first sold canned condensed tomato soup in 1895. A pantry staple long ago, it was affordable as America plunged headfirst into the Great Depression in the summer of 1929. The tomato spice cake came out of the extreme recipes created in that time period. The cake/bread required no eggs, milk, or… Continue reading Depression Era Recipes: Tomato Spice Cake
Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake
This Lemon blueberry sheet cake is an indulgent treat. One to make when you have many to enjoy it. It's full of eggs, butter and sugar. All the tasty things, no? It's a great recipe to brighten the cold days of January. Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder… Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake