RECIPE

Depression-Style Spice Cake

Pantry spice cake without eggs or dairy.

One 9-by-13-inch cakeDesserts

INGREDIENTS

One 9-by-13-inch cake

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1½ cups brown or white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves, optional
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅔ cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

METHOD

Make it

  1. 1

    Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and stir just until combined.

  2. 2

    Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.

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