emma349•2mo ago

My grandma's recipe for 'Depression Cake' from 1932. Everyone says it's too plain, but I made it last week and it's better than any box mix.

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victor_lane602mo ago

What's actually in it that makes it so good?

beth_patel42mo ago

Actually, @victor_lane60, it's the lack of eggs and butter that makes it so moist...

lily892d ago

The vinegar and baking soda reaction is what gives it that tender crumb, and @beth_patel4 is right that skipping the dairy is what keeps it from getting dense after a day or two.