
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Line two cake pans with buttered paper and turn the cake batter in. Bake in a moderate oven about three-quarters of an hour.
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Stir two cups of butter to a cream
Beat in the following ingredients each one in succession: one pint of powdered sugar, one quart of flour, a teaspoonful of salt; eight eggs, the yolks and whites beaten separately, and a wine-glass of brandy
Then last of all add a quarter of a pound of citron cut into thin slices and floured
Line two cake pans with buttered paper and turn the cake batter in
Bake in a moderate oven about three-quarters of an hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming butter creates an aerated fat matrix that traps air bubbles, which expand during baking to create a fine, tender crumb. Adding eggs gradually after creaming prevents the emulsion from breaking, ensuring the batter holds moisture and fat in suspension. Flouring the citron prevents it from sinking to the bottom by creating friction with the batter, keeping the fruit evenly distributed throughout the cake. The high ratio of eggs to flour (eight eggs to one quart) provides structure through protein coagulation while keeping the cake moist.
The finished cake actually improves with age as flavors meld. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 week. The cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
Store in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 1 week. The high butter and sugar content acts as a natural preservative. If the kitchen is warm (above 75°F), refrigerate to prevent butter from going rancid, but bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor. Slice only as needed to prevent the cake from drying out.
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The finished cake actually improves with age as flavors meld. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 week. The cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
Store in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 1 week. The high butter and sugar content acts as a natural preservative. If the kitchen is warm (above 75°F), refrigerate to prevent butter from going rancid, but bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor. Slice only as needed to prevent the cake from drying out.