
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Oranges can be used in place of lemons. Another filling of lemon (without cooking) is made of the grated rind and juice of two lemons and the whites of two eggs beaten with one cup of sugar.
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Grate the yellow from the rind of two lemons and squeeze out the juice
Mix the sugar and yolks, then add the whites and then the lemons
Now pour on a cupful of boiling water
stir into this two tablespoonfuls of sifted flour, rubbed smooth in half a cup of water
then add a tablespoonful of melted butter
cook until it thickens
When cold, spread between the layers of cake
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Adding boiling water to the egg-sugar mixture tempers the eggs, gradually raising their temperature without scrambling them. The flour acts as a stabilizer, creating a starch network that thickens the filling and prevents the eggs from curdling during cooking. Butter provides fat for a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel and helps prevent the filling from weeping moisture into the cake layers.
This filling can be made up to 3 days ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate. Stir gently before using to restore a spreadable consistency.
Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Once spread on cake, the filled cake should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 days. The filling may also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir before using.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
This filling can be made up to 3 days ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate. Stir gently before using to restore a spreadable consistency.
Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Once spread on cake, the filled cake should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 days. The filling may also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir before using.