
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). Crumble it and mix with whipped cream before serving
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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beat eggs with beater
add dates and nuts
flour the nuts
bake in moderate oven twenty minutes in muffin tins
crumble it
mix with whipped cream before serving
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Coating the dates and nuts with flour prevents them from sinking during baking by increasing surface friction and creating a barrier against moisture. The eggs provide structure through protein coagulation while also aerating the batter when beaten, creating a light, crumbly texture ideal for mixing with whipped cream. The minimal flour and lack of fat produces a meringue-like base that readily absorbs cream while maintaining textural contrast.
The baked cakes can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not crumble until ready to serve. Alternatively, crumble the cakes and store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, but fold with freshly whipped cream just before serving for best texture.
Once mixed with whipped cream, this dessert should be served within 2 hours as the cream will cause the crumbs to soften significantly. Store any unmixed baked cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate the assembled dessert as it will become soggy.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The baked cakes can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not crumble until ready to serve. Alternatively, crumble the cakes and store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, but fold with freshly whipped cream just before serving for best texture.
Once mixed with whipped cream, this dessert should be served within 2 hours as the cream will cause the crumbs to soften significantly. Store any unmixed baked cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate the assembled dessert as it will become soggy.