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Marshmallow layer cake

Marshmallow layer cake, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cream a cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar, and when smooth and light, add t.

DessertVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves6
Total45 min
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  • Cream a cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar, and when smooth and light, add the well-beaten yolks of six eggs, a cupful of milk and two cupfuls of prepared flour, alternately with the stif fened whites of the six eggs.
  • If the batter is too thin, add a little more flour.

Historical transcription

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    Cream a cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar, and when smooth and light, add the well-beaten yolks of six eggs, a cupful of milk and two cupfuls of prepared flour, alternately with the stif fened whites of the six eggs. If the batter is too thin, add a little more flour. Flavor with vanilla and bake in layer tins.

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