
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Peel and slice green tart apples, put them on the fire with sugar to suit
When tender, remove, rub them through a fine sieve and add a small piece of butter
When cold, use to spread between the layers
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Cover the cake with plenty of sugar
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cooking the apples with sugar before pureeing breaks down pectin and cell walls, creating a smooth, spreadable consistency that won't make cake layers soggy. Passing through a sieve removes any fibrous bits while incorporating air for a lighter texture. Adding butter while the mixture is hot allows fat to emulsify into the puree, enriching flavor and creating a silky mouthfeel that spreads easily when cold.
The apple filling can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using, as it may thicken when chilled. The filling can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Once assembled with cake layers, store the finished dessert covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. The filling alone can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The apple filling can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using, as it may thicken when chilled. The filling can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Once assembled with cake layers, store the finished dessert covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. The filling alone can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.