This little recipe folder by Betty Brite has no date marked but I believe this was published sometime during the 1910’s – 1930’s based on the other recipes found in the same collection (I actually have two of these from two different collections). The cookbook credited for the recipes (The Settlement Cookbook by Mrs. Simon […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. SPICED PUMPKIN CAKE 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 […]

Here’s a treasure, this recipe advertisement for Brer Rabbit Molasses was published in a magazine in 1935, it features a recipe that was 100 years old at that time for gingerbread. Here’s a scanned copy (you can click it to view a larger size) as well as typed recipe below. Children love old-fashioned Molasses Gingerbread […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (the last part of the recipe directions are printed on another column so they’re not included in the scanned copy). These tiny, piled-high fruitcakes are gorgeous. The glistening fruit are held together by a mere wisp of […]

This recipe was clipped from packaging of None Such Mince Meat (BORDEN, INC.) and published in 1970. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE (Makes one 9-inch cake) 1 (9-oz.) pkg. “None Such” Mince Meat* 1 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, lightly […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, I believe the date is from the late 1950’s (judging from info on the back). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (click to view larger copy). Fruit cake with excellent keeping qualities Martha Washington’s favorite Great Cake recipe began “Take 40 eggs …” — and […]

This food article was written by Ella Elvin in New York Daily News, date unknown. It includes three different recipes for fruitcake. Article is typed below along with scanned copies (click to view larger size). Glorious Homemade Fruitcakes Make Great Gifts By Ella Elvin New York Daily News There is something very special about receiving […]

This recipe was clipped from the Beacon Journal in the Polly Paffilas column, date unknown. Clipping is in three parts, scans of each are at the bottom. Recipe is typed in full below. YOU CAN BAKE this in two loaf pans or bake one in a loaf pan and small ones in muffin pans, both […]