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Corn Starch Cake

From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882

Serves 2

Best eaten the same day it is baked.

Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 107. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

CORN STARCH CAKE. Four eggs, the whites only, i cup of powdered sugar, half cup butter, ^ cup corn starch, half a cup sweet milk, i cup flour, 2 tea-spoonfuls baking powder, lemon or rose water flavoring

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