Dive into baking history with this intriguing No Milk Cake from an old-fashioned recipe chain letter. This unique dessert features an unconventional preparation method and surprisingly simple ingredient list - just powdered sugar, flour, butter, and eggs. The whipped egg whites create remarkable lightness despite the absence of milk or leavening agents. A conversation-starting vintage recipe that delivers unexpectedly delicious results and offers a glimpse into traditional home baking.
Ingredients
1 box powdered sugar (What size box? Nobody knows.) 1 box of flour, sifted (measured from the powdered sugar box) 3 sticks of butter 6 eggs, separated
Directions
Mix butter and sugar. Add 3 egg yolks and half of the flour. Mix well and beat. Add remaining egg yolks and remaining flour. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into the batter. Put in pan and cook 1 hour slowly*. (The original recipe card has no temperature, so let's go with 350°.)
*"Cook slowly"??? WTF does this mean?
Servings\Yield
1 cake
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 slice) - Calories: 360; Total Fat: 24g (Saturated Fat: 14g); Cholesterol: 155mg; Sodium: 220mg; Total Carbohydrates: 34g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 33g); Protein: 4g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
This one is whacky. Also there was this on the recipe card: "From recipe chain letter - Anna McReynolds' friend". Also, at the bottom, it said: "(Very good)".
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