The article highlights a chocolate cake recipe known as "Depression cake," which originated during the Great Depression when eggs and dairy were expensive. The recipe has gained renewed relevance due to the rise in egg prices today. The author shares a personal experience of making this simple yet delicious cake without eggs or dairy. Citing a version from recipe developer Mark Beahm, the author emphasizes how this vintage recipe not only holds up well but is also budget-friendly amidst current economic challenges.
During the Great Depression, ingredients like eggs and butter were expensive and scarce, prompting bakers to create "Depression cake," a chocolate cake made without eggs or dairy.
With egg prices soaring due to the ongoing epidemic, it seemed like the perfect time to try Depression cake, an affordable recipe that aligns with current economic conditions.
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