
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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bake one and one-half hours in a slow oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The high ratio of dried fruit to batter creates a dense, moist cake that improves with age as the fruits' natural sugars and moisture migrate into the crumb. Baking at low temperature for an extended period allows the thick batter to cook through without over-browning the exterior, while the baking powder provides just enough lift to prevent a heavy, compressed texture. The butter and eggs create an emulsified structure that holds the heavy fruit in suspension throughout the cake.
This cake actually improves with age. Once completely cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. The flavors meld and the texture becomes more cohesive after 2-3 days. For best flavor, make at least 1 day ahead.
Store the completely cooled cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving. The high sugar and dried fruit content act as natural preservatives.
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This cake actually improves with age. Once completely cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. The flavors meld and the texture becomes more cohesive after 2-3 days. For best flavor, make at least 1 day ahead.
Store the completely cooled cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving. The high sugar and dried fruit content act as natural preservatives.