
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). Serve hot as a pudding with sugar and cream, or with a hard sauce flavored with mace or nutmeg.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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Sift together three times two cups flour, one-half teaspoonful salt, two teaspoonfuls baking powder
add to one beaten egg three-quarters cup milk and stir in
then add one-quarter cup melted butter
turn mixture into a well-buttered baking pan, spreading evenly
Cut peaches in halves or quarters and press into the top of cake; sprinkle over a few currants and a little sugar
Bake one-half hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Triple-sifting the flour with leavening agents ensures even distribution of baking powder, preventing pockets of bitter flavor and creating uniform rise. Adding melted butter after the egg-milk mixture prevents premature gluten development, keeping the texture tender rather than tough. The fruit pressed into the batter creates steam pockets during baking while the sugar draws out juices that caramelize at the edges, forming a jammy topping.
The dry ingredients can be sifted together and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The batter should be mixed and baked immediately once wet ingredients are combined to preserve the leavening power.
Store leftover cake covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds. The cake is best served warm as originally intended.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The dry ingredients can be sifted together and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The batter should be mixed and baked immediately once wet ingredients are combined to preserve the leavening power.
Store leftover cake covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds. The cake is best served warm as originally intended.