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

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 ...

During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative.

As someone who loves to bake, I often find myself scrolling through social media to find new recipes to try. During one of my recent scrolls, I came across people on TikTok and Reddit making a ...

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 ...

They may be old-fashioned, but these Depression-era desserts make good use of cheap pantry staples. However, they're a rare ...