Originally Published:
Jubilee Cook Book, 1887
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Whites of seven eggs, two teacups of flour, one cup of cornstarch, two cups of sugar, one cup of butter, one cup of milk, two teaspoons of baking powder, one teaspoon each of lemon and vanilla. Cream the butter and sugar with the hand or a wooden spoon in an earthen dish; stir in gradually alternately
with milk and extracts, well sifted flour, cornstarch, and baking powder; then add the eggs beaten to a stiff froth. Stir thoroughly to a smooth batter and bake in a moderate oven.