1930's Applesauce Cake (Depression Era Cake) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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This delicious depression era cake calls for just 1 tablespoons of butter. It's also called Poor Man's Cake. It's a good cake for anyone who wants a reduced fat cake, or one that does not contain eggs. If you don't have applesauce on hand you can substitute 2/3 cup of coffee... can't beat that one for economy. I love these old recipes, it's a glimpse into the past, this one was published in the Los Angeles Times, food section about 20 years ago. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup corn syrup, dark |
2 cups flour, all purpose |
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground |
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
2/3 cup applesauce (or substitute cold coffee in equal amount) |
Directions:
1. Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl, stir in corn syrup and set aside; sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
2. Dissolve the soda in applesauce;(or coffee if using) add flour mixture and applesauce mixture alternately to creamed mixture.
3. Pour into greased 13X9-inch pan; bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
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