Dark Christmas Cake
Ingredients 1 pound butter 2 cups sugar (1 white and 1 brown) 1/2 cup molasses 1 orange rind, juice, and pulp 1 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 lemon 12 eggs 1 cup milk or brandy 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons […]
Light Fruitcake
Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup of sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 egg whites 3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon soda 1 pound white raisins 3/4 pound candied pineapple 1 1/4 cup pecans 1/2 cup coconut Method Cream shortening and sugar. Sift the flour, salt, and cream of […]
Applesauce Spice Cake
Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cup sweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 well-beaten eggs 1/4 cup sour milk 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon mace 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 tablespoon molasses 1 pound raisins 1 pound dates […]