🍰 Old-Fashioned Depression Cake (No Eggs, No Milk, No Butter)
🛒 Ingredients (only 4 main ones!)
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
¼ cup oil (vegetable oil works best)
👉 Optional (but traditional if you have them):
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla or spices (like cinnamon)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a bowl, mix sugar, flour, and baking soda (if using).
Add water and oil, and stir until smooth.
If using, mix in vinegar and vanilla (this helps the cake rise and adds flavor).
Pour batter into a greased baking dish.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
✨ Why it’s “magical”
No eggs or dairy needed (perfect for hard times)
Still turns out soft, moist, and delicious
The vinegar + baking soda combo acts like a natural rising agent
🍯 Optional toppings (if you want to upgrade it)
Dust with powdered sugar
Drizzle honey
Add jam on top
