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Sour cream cake

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DessertVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves6
Total45 min
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  • Beat the yolks of three eggs until stiff, add one cupful of sugar and one cupful of rich sour cream, in which has been dissolved one scant teaspoonful of soda.
  • Add two cupfuls of sifted flour, one-half teaspoonful of salt, and one teaspoonful of lemon extract.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Beat the yolks of three eggs until stiff, add one cupful of sugar and one cupful of rich sour cream, in which has been dissolved one scant teaspoonful of soda. Add two cupfuls of sifted flour, one-half teaspoonful of salt, and one teaspoonful of lemon extract. Bake in a shallow pan.

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