Today we have what looks like will be a very moist and sweet – but not chocolately sweet – banana cake. There has been a shift in baked goods over the years. Slowly but surely, they have become more sweet. Some desserts are so sweet they hurt your mouth all while they taste pretty good. … Continue reading
You don’t really think about fruit cake these days, except at Christmas time, but this recipe for date cake from the elusive Anne reminds us that cakes need not be chocolate or white cake alone. Checking into the family tree again, Gram did have an Aunt Anna – her father’s sister. I need to do … Continue reading
In honor of Mother’s Day I’d like to post not a recipe today, but a few memories about Gram supplied by my mom (Gramma A), who is Gram’s daughter. When my mother was born in the 30s, the United States was not only in the grips of the Great Depression, but families were still fairly … Continue reading
Here we have a recipe for fresh apple cake. It sounds a bit like a spice cake, or similar to the applesauce cake I made a while back. I bet it’s really moist and delicious. Fresh Apple Cake (Winnie Meyers) Big Al(uminum) pan 350 – 60 min 2 c sugar 1/2 c margarine Cream 2 … Continue reading
Day three of the chocolate cake recipes…are you feeling full yet? :-) Again, I don’t know who Mrs Paden was, but assume a friend from church. This is an unusual recipe, calling for vinegar. Also, I’m not quite sure what she means about “alternate.” If I get around to trying it I will let you … Continue reading
Gram's Recipe Box 