Missionary Cake Aka Depression Cake Food

DEPRESSION CAKE I

Steps:

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

GRANDMA'S DEPRESSION CAKE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
• Combine sugar, water, vegetable oil, raisins, and spices in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Take pan off heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Dissolve baking soda and salt in 2 teaspoons of water and add to raisin mixture (it will foam).
• Blend in the flour and baking powder. Mix well.
• Pour the batter into a greased 9 inch square pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick unserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cake cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

MISSIONARY CAKE

Steps:

• Mix dry together and then add wet ingredients. Bake in a cake pan at 350 degrees for 45 min,.