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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
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Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0010
Coverage
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California, US
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Title
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Never Fail Chocolate Frosting
Description
An account of the resource
Never Fail Choc. frosting
1/3 cup sugar 1/3 c. coffee cream
dash of salt
Boil together one good minute
Pour over 1 pkg. choc. chips
Beat & Beat until spreadable
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# Never Fail Chocolate Frosting
## Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup coffee cream (half and half or table cream)
- Dash of salt
- 1 pkg. chocolate chips (6oz)
## Instructions
1. Combine sugar, coffee cream, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Boil together for one good minute.
3. Pour over 1 package of chocolate chips.
4. Beat and beat until spreadable.
Subject
The topic of the resource
sugar
coffee cream
salt
chocolate chips
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0001
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
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Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:chocolate chips
ingredient:coffee cream
method:Stovetop
source:RCA0010
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Title
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
California, US
Text
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Title
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Chocolate Covered Almond Crunch
Description
An account of the resource
CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMOND CRUNCH
Toast 1 cup ground almonds till light brown in slow oven.
Melt 1 cup butter in heavy saucepan, over low heat. Add
1 cup sugar; stir till blended and sugar is melted. Add
2 T. water and 1 T. light corn syrup; bring slowly to boil.
Boil to just barely brittle stage. Remove from fire and
stir briskly into it ½ cup nuts. Pour into shallow pan to
cool. When cold, spread ½ pkg Chocolate chips, melted
ansd sprinkle with ¼ cup nuts. Turn to other side add
repeat frosting, ending with sprinkling with remaining
¼ cup nuts. Cut into xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx serving pieces.
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# Chocolate Covered Almond Crunch
## Ingredients
- 1 cup ground almonds, toasted
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup nuts (stirred in)
- 1/2 pkg chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nuts (for first side topping)
- 1/4 cup nuts (for second side topping)
## Instructions
1. Toast 1 cup ground almonds in a slow oven until light brown.
2. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add sugar; stir until blended and sugar is melted.
3. Add 2 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp light corn syrup; bring slowly to a boil.
4. Boil to just barely brittle stage (300°F to 305°F).
5. Remove from heat and stir briskly into it 1/2 cup nuts.
6. Pour into a shallow pan to cool.
7. When cold, spread melted chocolate chips (1/2 pkg) over the top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts.
8. Turn to the other side and repeat frosting, ending with sprinkling with the remaining 1/4 cup nuts.
9. Cut into serving pieces.
Subject
The topic of the resource
almonds
butter
sugar
water
corn syrup
chocolate chips
nuts
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0002
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:almonds
ingredient:chocolate chips
ingredient:corn syrup
method:Stovetop
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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Title
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
California, US
Text
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Title
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Marshmallow Icing
Description
An account of the resource
Marshmallow Icing
¾c gran. sugar white of 1 egg
⅓c water vanilla
6or 8 marshmallows
Boil sugar & water until spins
thread, melt marshmallows in syrup
pour over beaten egg white add flavor
& spread thickly over cake. Melt
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate with
½ t. butter & spread thin coating
over icing when cool.
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# Marshmallow Icing
## Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 6 or 8 marshmallows
- White of 1 egg
- Vanilla
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 tsp butter
## Instructions
1. Boil sugar and water until it spins a thread (230–235°F).
2. Melt marshmallows in the syrup.
3. Pour over beaten egg white; add vanilla flavoring.
4. Spread thickly over cake.
5. Melt 2 oz unsweetened chocolate with 1/2 tsp butter and spread a thin coating over the icing when cool.
Subject
The topic of the resource
granulated sugar
water
marshmallows
egg
vanilla
unsweetened chocolate
butter
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0003
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
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Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:chocolate
ingredient:marshmallows
method:Stovetop
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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Title
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
California, US
Text
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Title
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Orange Boiled Icing
Description
An account of the resource
Orange boiled Icing
1½ c. sugar ½ c orange juice whites of 2 eggs
Heat sugar & orange juice slowly and boil
without stirring till sirup spins permanent
thread. Pour over beaten whites and
beat till stiff enough to spread
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# Orange Boiled Icing
## Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. orange juice
- Whites of 2 eggs
## Instructions
1. Heat sugar and orange juice slowly and boil without stirring until syrup spins a permanent thread (230–235°F).
2. Pour over beaten egg whites.
3. Beat until stiff enough to spread.
Subject
The topic of the resource
sugar
orange juice
egg whites
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:orange juice
method:Stovetop
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
California, US
Text
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Title
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Powdered Sugar Frostings / Peanut Butter Powdered Sugar Frosting / Chocolate Coffee Powdered Sugar Frosting / Chocolate DeLuxe Frosting
Description
An account of the resource
Powdered Sugar Frostings
(1) ~~mix~~ Work into the desired am't of Pd. sugar
as much Peanut butter as you want
smoothing it out with milk. Spread on cake
(2) Combine chocolate, Pd. sugar, & coffee to smooth
paste & spread between layers & on top.
(3.) Chocolate DeLuxe
Combine: 1 large egg, 2 cups sifted
pd sugar, ¼ t. salt, ⅓ C. soft shortening
2 sq. (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate (melted)
Beat with rotary beater till fluffy
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# Powdered Sugar Frostings — Three Variations
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# Peanut Butter Powdered Sugar Frosting
## Ingredients
- Powdered sugar, desired amount
- Peanut butter, to taste
- Milk, to smooth
## Instructions
1. Work peanut butter into the desired amount of powdered sugar.
2. Smooth out with milk to spreading consistency.
3. Spread on cake.
---
# Chocolate Coffee Powdered Sugar Frosting
## Ingredients
- Chocolate
- Powdered sugar
- Coffee
## Instructions
1. Combine chocolate, powdered sugar, and coffee to a smooth paste.
2. Spread between layers and on top of cake.
---
# Chocolate DeLuxe Frosting
## Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup soft shortening
- 2 squares (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate, melted
## Instructions
1. Combine egg, sifted powdered sugar, salt, soft shortening, and melted chocolate.
2. Beat with rotary beater until fluffy.
Subject
The topic of the resource
powdered sugar
peanut butter
milk
chocolate
coffee
egg
salt
shortening
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0005
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:chocolate
ingredient:coffee
ingredient:peanut butter
method:No-bake
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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Title
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
California, US
Text
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Title
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Soft Chocolate Frosting
Description
An account of the resource
Soft Chocolate Frosting
4 sq. chocolate Add choc. to milk in double
1¼ c. cold milk boiler & heat. When chocolate
4 T flour is melted beat with rotary
1 c sugar egg beater till smooth & blended
2 T butter Sift flour with sugar, add
1 t vanilla. a small amt. of choc. mixture
- - - - - - stirring until smooth. Return to
d.b., cook till thickened, & add butter & vanilla. Cool
& spread on cake.
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# Soft Chocolate Frosting
## Ingredients
- 4 squares chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 4 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
## Instructions
1. Add chocolate to milk in double boiler and heat.
2. When chocolate is melted, beat with a rotary egg beater until smooth and blended.
3. Sift flour with sugar, then add a small amount of the chocolate mixture, stirring until smooth.
4. Return to double boiler and cook until thickened.
5. Add butter and vanilla.
6. Cool and spread on cake.
Subject
The topic of the resource
chocolate
milk
flour
sugar
butter
vanilla
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0006
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:chocolate
method:Stovetop
source:RCA0010
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Title
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-22
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
California, US
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Burnt Butter Icing
Description
An account of the resource
BURNT BUTTER ICING
Melt 6 T. butter till golden brown. Blend in pd. s
2½ C. pd. sugar. Add 1 t. vanilla. Stir in about 4T.
hot water. beat to requred.stiffness.
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# Burnt Butter Icing
## Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- About 4 Tbsp hot water
## Instructions
1. Melt butter in a pan until golden brown.
2. Blend in powdered sugar.
3. Add vanilla.
4. Stir in about 4 Tbsp hot water.
5. Beat to required stiffness.
Subject
The topic of the resource
butter
powdered sugar
vanilla
water
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0007
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
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category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:burnt butter
method:Stovetop
source:RCA0010
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
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Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-06-22
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
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Personal/Family
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0010
Coverage
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California, US
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Title
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Orange Cake Filling
Description
An account of the resource
Card 1 Front:
Orange Cake Filling
½ c. sugar 1 T. lard
3 T. cornstarch ¾ c. water
¼ t. salt 1 egg
¼ T. flour 1 t. lemon juice
juice & rind of 1 orange
Mix dry ings. Add water & lard &
cook 15 mi. in d. b. Beat egg slightly
add to cooked mixture, add orange
Card 1 Back:
and lemon juice. Use when cold
between layers with plain white
frosting for top.
---
# Orange Cake Filling
## Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp lard
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Juice and rind of 1 orange
## Instructions
1. Mix dry ingredients together.
2. Add water and lard and cook 15 minutes in a double boiler.
3. Beat egg slightly and add to the cooked mixture.
4. Add orange juice, rind, and lemon juice.
5. Use when cold between cake layers, with plain white frosting for the top.
Subject
The topic of the resource
sugar
cornstarch
salt
flour
lard
water
egg
lemon juice
orange
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0008
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
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Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:cornstarch
ingredient:lemon juice
ingredient:orange
method:Stovetop
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
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Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
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Personal/Family
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
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English
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0010
Coverage
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California, US
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Title
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Chocolate Covered Almond Crunch
Description
An account of the resource
CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMOND CRUNCH
TOAST 2 cups ground almonds till light brown. (slow oven
Melt 2 cups butter in a heavy saucepan, over low heat.
add sugar (2cups) and stir in till blended and sugar is
melted. Add ¼ cup water, 2 tbls light corn syrup and
slowly bring to boil. Boil to just barely the brittle
stage. XXXX Remove from fire and stir in briskly 1 1/3
cups of the toasted almonds. Pour into a shallow pan
to cool. When cold, spread with 1 package Chocolate
chips and sprinkle with half the remaining nuts. Turn
to other side and repeat with 1 pkg melted chips. Cut
Card 1 Back:
into serivng pieces.
---
# Chocolate Covered Almond Crunch
## Ingredients
- 2 cups ground almonds, toasted
- 2 cups butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 2 packages chocolate chips
## Instructions
1. Toast 2 cups ground almonds in a slow oven until light brown.
2. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
3. Add sugar and stir until blended and sugar is melted.
4. Add water and corn syrup and slowly bring to a boil.
5. Boil to just barely the brittle stage.
6. Remove from heat and stir in briskly 1 1/3 cups of the toasted almonds.
7. Pour into a shallow pan to cool.
8. When cold, spread with 1 package of chocolate chips and sprinkle with half the remaining toasted almonds.
9. Turn to the other side and repeat with 1 package of melted chocolate chips.
10. Cut into serving pieces.
Subject
The topic of the resource
almonds
butter
sugar
water
corn syrup
chocolate chips
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0009
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
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Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:almonds
ingredient:chocolate chips
ingredient:corn syrup
method:Stovetop
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
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Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
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Personal/Family
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
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English
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0010
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California, US
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Title
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Fudge Frosting
Description
An account of the resource
FUDGE FROSTING (LELA)
Mix together thoroly: 2 c. sugar, ¼ c. white corn
syrup, ½ c. milk, ½ c. shortining, 2 sq. unsweetened
chocolate, ¼ t. salt.
Stir over low heat till short. and chocolate are melted;
then, stirring constantly, bring to full boil. Boil for
exactly one minute
Remove from heat and beat until lukewarm; add 1 t.
vanilla and continue beating till icing loses gloss.
Considerable beating is required for creamy consistency
Card 1 Back: blank
---
# Fudge Frosting
*Recipe from the kitchen of Lela*
## Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup white corn syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 squares unsweetened chocolate (2 oz)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
## Instructions
1. Mix together thoroughly: sugar, white corn syrup, milk, shortening, unsweetened chocolate, and salt.
2. Stir over low heat until shortening and chocolate are melted.
3. Then, stirring constantly, bring to a full boil. Boil for exactly one minute.
4. Remove from heat and beat until lukewarm.
5. Add vanilla and continue beating until icing loses its gloss.
6. Considerable beating is required for a creamy consistency.
Subject
The topic of the resource
sugar
white corn syrup
milk
shortening
unsweetened chocolate
salt
vanilla
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
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RCA0010-20260706-0010
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Contributor
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Lela
Format
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Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:chocolate
ingredient:corn syrup
ingredient:shortening
method:Stovetop
source:RCA0010
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
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Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
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Personal/Family
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
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English
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Collection
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RCA0010
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California, US
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Title
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Orange Fluff Topping / Spice Cake & Icing
Description
An account of the resource
Card 1 Front:
over and hit edge sharply on table to loosen.
ORANGE FLUFF TOPPING— Mix together thoroughly
in top of double boiler 3 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar. Stir into
mixture ⅓ to ½ cup orange juice. Cook over hot water,
stirring constantly, until mixture thickens . . . about
15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tbsp. grated
orange rind. Cool. Fold in 1 cup heavy cream, whipped, ½
cup chopped, toasted, blanched almonds or ½ cup fresh
grated or packaged coconut. Serve on wedges of cake.
Makes about 3 cups topping.
If you live at an altitude over 2,500 feet, write Betty
Crocker, General Mills, Minneapolis 1, Minne-
sota, for recipe adjustments. Specify recipe wanted.
Card 1 Back:
Spice Cake & Icing
½ c. shor t. 1 c. sugar
1 c. br. sugar ¼ t. salt
1 egg & the yolk ½ c. sour milk
1½ c. flour spices to suit
1 t. b. powder vanilla
Mix ingredients and pour in loaf pan
cover batter with 1 stiffly beaten egg
white which is added ½ c. Br. sugar
sprinkle meringue with nut meats
---
# Orange Fluff Topping
*Recipe by Betty Crocker / General Mills — circa 1950s*
## Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp grated orange rind
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup almonds, blanched, toasted, and chopped
*(or 1/2 cup fresh grated or packaged coconut)*
## Instructions
1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler; mix together thoroughly.
2. Stir in orange juice.
3. Cook over hot water, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens — approximately 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in grated orange rind.
5. Cool completely.
6. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
7. Fold whipped cream into the cooled orange mixture until evenly combined.
8. Fold in chopped toasted almonds or coconut.
9. Serve over wedges of cake.
Subject
The topic of the resource
egg yolks
sugar
orange juice
orange rind
heavy cream
almonds
coconut
shortening
brown sugar
egg
flour
sour milk
spices
vanilla
baking powder
salt
egg white
nuts
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0011
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Betty Crocker
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Printed pamphlet page
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:almonds
ingredient:coconut
ingredient:orange juice
ingredient:orange rind
ingredient:spices
location:Minneapolis
method:Stovetop
Minnesota
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0010
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting?
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A mini collection of frosting, icing, and cake recipes. Who doesn't like a good chocolate frosting? I couldn't pass this one up.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-06-22
Contributor
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Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Lela
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0010
Coverage
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California, US
Text
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Title
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Chocolate Gloss
Description
An account of the resource
Card 1 Front of recipe RCA0010-20260706-0016:
Chocolate Gloss
¾ cup sugar
½ cup coffee cream
1 package (6 oz.) semi-sweet
chocolate pieces
Combine cream and sugar and cook over low
heat until mixture comes to boiling point. Re-
move from heat. Place chocolate pieces in
mixing bowl. Pour hot cream mixture over
chocolate. Beat at low speed until chocolate
is melted. Then beat at high speed until frost-
ing is of spreading consistency. Use as di-
rected above. [Continued on page 68]
Card 1 Back: blank
---
# Chocolate Gloss
## Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coffee cream (half and half or table cream)
- 1 package (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
## Instructions
1. Combine cream and sugar and cook over low heat until mixture comes to boiling point.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Place chocolate pieces in a mixing bowl.
4. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate.
5. Beat at low speed until chocolate is melted.
6. Then beat at high speed until frosting is of spreading consistency.
7. Use as directed above.
Subject
The topic of the resource
sugar
coffee cream
semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0010-20260706-0012
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Midwest US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)
Format
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Printed pamphlet page
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:chocolate
ingredient:coffee cream
method:Stovetop
source:RCA0010