Depression Cake II

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.