The Comeback Cake: Grandma’s Depression-Era Secret Finally Revealed!

Ever found yourself staring into an empty pantry, wondering how to whip up a dessert without breaking the bank?

Well, dust off those aprons because we’re about to take a delicious trip down memory lane!

Grandma’s Depression-era cake is making a sweet comeback, and we’ve got the scoop on that hush-hush ingredient that makes it so special.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Grandma’s secret ingredient!)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Make three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the oil into one, vinegar into another, and vanilla into the third.

Pour the water over everything and mix until just combined.

Here comes the secret: Gently fold in the mayonnaise. Don’t overmix!

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let it cool, then serve and watch jaws drop as you reveal the secret ingredient!

The Secret Ingredient Revealed: Mayonnaise Magic!

Now, before you scrunch up your nose, hear me out!

Mayonnaise is the unexpected hero that gives this cake its moist, tender crumb.

But why mayo, you ask?

Well, during the Great Depression, eggs and dairy were scarce. Clever bakers realized that mayonnaise – essentially eggs and oil – could replace these ingredients beautifully in cake recipes.

The mayo adds richness and helps keep the cake moist for days (if it lasts that long!).

Plus, it’s a pantry staple that most of us already have on hand. Talk about a budget-friendly baking hack!

So there you have it, folks – Grandma’s secret is out of the jar!

This humble Depression-era cake proves that sometimes the most delicious treats come from the most unlikely places.

Now go forth and bake! Your taste buds (and your wallet) will thank you.