Back then, the cakes could weigh as much as 12 pounds. By 1820, people considered the massive dessert old-fashioned — but now, it’s back in vogue. This specific recipe, traced back by food ...
This cake is an indulgent, spiced dessert that’s ideal for Friendsgiving. It combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with applesauce, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. These bite-sized treats ...
Following the Revolution, the cakes became tied to the new democratic government, and were baked on Election Day as a celebratory dessert ... one pound raisins. Mix at 2 P.M., adding half ...