This recipe was published in The Iowa Farm Register around 1955 (based on information on the other side). Full article is typed below along with a scanned copy (click to view large size). This Brazil Nut Fruit Cake Is Easy To Make By Alvina I. Mattes. Probably no one ever really follows a recipe for […]

Here’s the fourth recipe from the vintage “Favorite Holiday Recipes” sheet from Carnation, this one’s probably from the 1960’s since it includes a promotion for a Carnation cook book from that time. The cover of the recipe sheet/folder is at the bottom as well as links to two recipes that were in this sheet as […]

Here’s the third recipe from the vintage “Favorite Holiday Recipes” sheet from Carnation, this one’s probably from the 1960’s since it includes a promotion for a Carnation cook book from that time. Underneath the recipe you’ll see the cook book cover and offer that was included in the sheet, very 1960’s! The cover of the […]

This is an old newspaper clipping, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Pumpkin Walnut Cake Three cups sifted flour Two tsps. baking powder Two tsps. baking soda One tsp. salt Three and one-half tsps. cinnamon Four large eggs Two cups sugar One and one-half cups corn oil One can (one […]

This old recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown but I’d guess around the 1950’s or 1960’s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. There are handwritten notes at the bottom of the clipping that I’ve typed out as well. Three-Pound Fruit Cake Cream together 2/3 cup butter and 2/3 cup brown […]

This recipe ad by Betty Crocker Kitchens was clipped from Family Circle magazine in 1974. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. CRANBERRY-NUT COFFEE CAKE 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups Bisquick baking mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup water or milk […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine (1986). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Rhubarb Coffee Cake 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-4 cups diced rhubarb 1/2 cup orange marmalade Cover rhubarb with boiling water, […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown but I’d guess around the 1950’s based on the advertising on the back. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Dark Corn Sirup Spice Cake Mix 1 cup dark corn sirup with 1 egg and 1-2 cup melted shortening, add 1-2 cup buttermilk, 2 […]