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Rich Corn Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast

Rich Corn Cake

Start the day with Farmer’s original Rich Corn Cake method, preserved as a source transcription.

BreakfastBrunchVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves2
Total55 min
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  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅞ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Mix and sift dry ingredients. Add milk, gradually, eggs well beaten, and butter. Bake in a buttered, shallow pan, in a hot oven.

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