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Dessert

Mocha cake

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DessertVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves6
Total45 min
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  • Cream a half cupful of butter with one and a half cupfuls of sugar.
  • Add three-quarters of a cupful of milk, and the stiffened whites of three eggs alternately with enough prepared flour to make a good batter.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Cream a half cupful of butter with one and a half cupfuls of sugar. Add three-quarters of a cupful of milk, and the stiffened whites of three eggs alternately with enough prepared flour to make a good batter. Bake in layers.

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