This is the second prize-winning recipe for fruitcake that was published by Family Weekly in 1957 (the first is here: Pecan Fruitcake), I’ve typed it out below as well as scanned a copy to archive. PRIZE-WINNING HOLIDAY CAKES from FAMILY WEEKLY READERS Old Fashioned Maine Fruitcake This recipe more than fills a 9x5x3-in. loaf pan. […]

This recipe for pecan fruitcake was published by Family Weekly in 1957, I’ve typed it out below as well as scanned a copy to archive. PRIZE-WINNING HOLIDAY CAKES from FAMILY WEEKLY READERS Pecan Fruitcake 1 lb. (about 2 1/2 cups) candied red cherries, cut in pieces 1 lb. (about 2 1/2 cups) candied pineapple, cut […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date is unknown but likely 1960’s (and the recipe was made for over 40 years by the reader who sent it in). Very basic recipe that looks like quite a treat! Recipe typed out below along with a scanned copy. Recipe of the Week ALMOND CAKE 3/4 pound […]

Not sure of the date for this recipe, handwritten on a lined index card. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (front side). Sauerkraut Cake 375° 45 min 2 1/2 C flour 1 Tsp Baking Soda 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 C Sugar 2/3 C Shortening 3 eggs 1 1/4 Tsp Vanilla […]

This recipe folder was published by Swans Down in 1944 (General Foods Corp.) and it folds down into a little booklet just over 3″x2″. There are a few recipes and tips for baking cakes with Swans Down, everything’s typed out below along with a scan of the sheet (broken into sections for easier reading). Other […]

Here’s a hand-printed recipe card on a yellowed index card, date unknown but I’d guess 1960’s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy of the front side of the card (recipe instructions are on the back). Brazil Nut Date Cake 3 cups Brazil nuts (2 # unshelled – 1 # shelled) 1 # […]

This is an old handwritten recipe written on a white index card that has aged and yellowed a bit. It must have been a family favorite since there are ingredient quantities provided for three different sizes of the cake. Date is unknown. Recipe is typed below as-is along with a scanned copy that you can […]

This article has tips for souring fresh cream as well as a recipe for a Strawberry Sour Cream Shortcake. It comes from the Farm Journal dated 1947 and is typed below along with a scanned copy that you can click to view larger. There is a small bit of damage on the bottom of the […]