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 […]

Published Nov 18, 2009 in Cakes

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 […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine and taped onto a white index card, tape is very yellow and brittle with age. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. There’s a note at the top that says “Another Recipe On Back“, it was this one for Orange Scallop Cookies. Date-Orange Bars 2 eggs […]

This recipe was clipped from packaging of some kind, date unknown. Taped to a white index card with the tape quite yellow and brittle with age. Recipe typed below along with a scanned copy. ORANGE SCALLOP COOKIES (9 Dozen) 1 cup margarine 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1/4 cup orange juice […]

This recipe for cottage cheese cookies was written on a white lined index card, date unknown. The recipe has a diagram showing where to place the preserves on the dough (see scanned copy). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (front side only). Note: I’ve kept the typo of “perserves” in place, should […]

Date unknown for this recipe which was written on a lined index card. Recipe reads as “cramberry” but I believe it’s “cranberry”, made the correction in the recipe below. Scanned copy for archives (front only). Cranberry Bread Mix Tog.: 2 C flour 1 C sugar 1/2 Tsp. soda 1/2 Tsp. salt 1 1/2 Baking Powder […]

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 […]

No date on this recipe clipping (from a newspaper) but I’m guessing it to be from the 1960’s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. PERFECT ENDING FOR HOLIDAY MEAL–As traditional as the Thanksgiving turkey is a luscious mince-meat dessert. This one is a wonderful variation of the old theme. HARVEST MINCEMEAT PUDDING. […]