I found an old coffee can filled with old recipes that my great-grandmother used from the 1920's through the 1970's. While I have yet to actually try any, I hope to this coming summer, as there are a LOT of recipes for preserves. Some of these recipes are handwritten, and many are torn from newspapers and magazines. Please enjoy, and let me know if you try any!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Devils Food Cup Cakes

You can whip up these delicious little cup cakes without making the tiniest dent in your sugar supply. Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat 1 1/2 cups strained honey and the yolks of 2 eggs. Add 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup sour milk. Beat well. Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons soda in 1/2 cup boiling water and stir the hot soda water in 1/2 cup cocoa. Add one half of the flour to the original mixture, then add the hot cooked cocoa and beat again. Add the remainder of the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and lastly add the beaten egg whites slowly. This recipe makes 18 cup cakes. Bake 3/4 of an hour in a pretty hot oven for a loaf cake and 20 minutes for layers, or as cup cakes for 35 minutes.

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