Depression Cake
Ingredients
2 C. brown sugar
2 C. hot water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 pack seedless raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 C. flour; sifted
1 tsp. hot water
Cooking Instructions
Boil together sugar, water, shortening, salt, raisins, and spices. When cold, add flour plus soda dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water. This makes 2 loaves, bread pan size. Bake in 325 oven, 45 minutes. Be sure to grease pan.
My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” (Psalms 42:3)