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CAKES, COOKIES AND CONFECTIONS
- 4. Fold in beaten whites.
Quick or Muffin method of mixing:
- 1. Soften fat and add to liquids.
- 2. Mix and sift dry ingredients.
- 3. Combine 1 and 2.
Both methods are satisfactory for plain cakes. Most butter cakes are a reduction or slight variation of the One, Two, Three, Four Cake, which consists of:
| ½ to 1 c. fat | 3 c. flour |
| 2 c. sugar | 4 tsp. baking powder |
| 4 eggs | 1 tsp. vanilla |
| 1 c. milk |
This makes a satisfactory loaf or layer cake. Bakes to perfection as a loaf in fireless cooker in 1¼ hours with stones at 350°F.
Standard Proportions
| 6 tbsp. fat | 1 ½ c. flour |
| 1 c. sugar | 2 tsp. baking powder |
| 2 eggs | 1 tsp. vanilla |
| ½ c. milk |
Mix either method.
VARIATIONS
Boston Cream Pie
Bake in a thick layer in a round pan. Cut horizontally. Spread cream filling between and dust top with powdered sugar or flute it with meringue or whipped cream.
Chocolate Cake
Add two squares or 6 tablespoons of ground chocolate plus one tablespoon molasses.
