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

This story originally ran in the Chicago Tribune on June 19, 1935. Nothing like a good spice cake. Come summer, for hurriedly planned picnics and emergency refreshments. Better than any other cake. It ...

A retro bake returns: tomato soup cake. Canned tomato soup transforms into a plush, warmly spiced cake in this modern version.

DEAR HELOISE:Years ago, there was a recipe for chocolate tomato cake that was wonderful. I lost the recipe. Could you repeat this? Thank you in advance. — Ruthann, via e-mail Ruthann, this is an old ...