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Poor man’s cake is an old-fashioned dessert that was especially popular in the 1930s and is sometimes known as Depression Cake, because it didn’t call for butter, milk, or eggs. Notice how low in fat this recipe is!
Because of its economical ingredients, it’s also sometimes referred to as Depression Era or War Cake. In a heavy saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking 10 minutes longer. Cream shortening and sugar.
This old-fashioned dessert made without milk or eggs was especially popular in the 1930s. Because of its economical ingredients, it’s also sometimes referred to as Depression Era or War Cake. In a heavy saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking 10 minutes longer. Cream shortening and sugar.
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