During a time when basic ingredients were rationed, people got creative and found unique ways to put together whatever they had on hand to bake. For example, H2O was used to make water pie, a popular ...

When times are tough, we have to find joy and deliciousness wherever we can. Our chocolate Depression cake recipe invites us ...

I tried a chocolate-cake recipe with no eggs or dairy that dates back to the Great Depression. Known as "Depression cake," the penny-pinching recipe is useful now due to the high price of eggs. I didn ...

Picture this: you're rummaging through your pantry in 1933, desperate to bake something sweet for your family. You've got no eggs. No milk. No butter. Yet somehow, you create a cake that's moist, rich ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lindsey Hayes The Great Depression required home cooks to be crafty and creative with their recipes. With many ingredients scarce ...

When you’re low on eggs or butter, this clever Vanilla Wacky Cake recipe turns everyday staples into a sweet, dependable dessert.