Sponge Cake
From The household cook book, 1902
Serves 10
Use an earthen bowl for mixing and avoid over-beating after adding flour.
Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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As published
This recipe was extracted from The household cook book (1902) by Smiley, James B[ethuel],, page 270. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
sponge cakes (which are those made without butter or short- ening) proceed as follows: (1) Beat the yolks. (2) Gradually add the sugar and beat well. (3) Add the flavoring and water, if used B52 CAKE (4) Add the well=beateii whites of eggs. (5) Sift in the flour
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