1904 - The Blue Grass Cook Book

Mountain Cake

DDV CULINARY

1/2 teacup of butter,
1/2 teacup of cornstarch,
1/2 teacup of sweet milk,
1 1/2 teacups of sugar,
1 1/2 teacups of flour,
1 teaspoon of cream of tartar,
1/2 teaspoon of soda,
1 teaspoon of vanilla,
Whites of 5 eggs.

Bake in jelly pans and make 5 layers.

15 tablespoons of pulverized sugar,
1 grated cocoanut,
Whites of 5 eggs.

Beat the whites of eggs nearly stiff before adding the sugar.
Spread on each layer, and sprinkle cocoanut over and on top and sides.