Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tried a chocolate-cake recipe with no eggs or dairy that dates back to the Great Depression. Known as "Depression cake," the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. chocolate cake served on table - Michelle Bottalico/Tasting Table What is a wacky cake and why does it have such a, well, wacky ...

There's something quietly remarkable about a dessert that asks almost nothing of you. No fresh eggs. No butter. No milk run ...

The most common recipe, simply called Depression Cake, calls for raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to create a sweet but punchy flavor. As this requires no milk, eggs or butter, it is also an ...

Info: 757-378-2556. Online at culturecafeva.com. The “depression” in chocolate depression cake does not refer to its mood-altering qualities. Rather, it refers to the Great Depression, when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not only is it economical, but it comes together quickly with pantry staples and does not skimp on flavor. This cake is the one ...

During the Great Depression, ingredients like eggs and butter were expensive and scarce. Amid the shortages and economic turmoil, bakers got creative with a recipe known as "Depression cake" or "wacky ...