https://recipecardarchive.com/files/original/3fdd44707b03fbcb00cfb93756f1e787.jpg b12dc792d0fc2d10e7bd0caab25c6449 https://recipecardarchive.com/files/original/608f23ffed65e2400995a131aa7c3664.jpg f317b8805665b3294cb8a9b86de18a31 https://recipecardarchive.com/files/original/a319fe853203d945e1beb2a9ac372f08.pdf 6da2735c78f97553d6d566894060ef90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RCA0005 - VTG 175+ Recipes w Box Handwritten Clipped Breads Pies Casseroles Seafood Donut Subject The topic of the resource Cooking Recipe Cards Description An account of the resource This is an interesting collection in a very cool old, weathered metal box. I’ve captured the handwritten and typed recipes along with a small few of the printed cards. This collection really runs the gamut from doughnuts to cocktails with lots of casseroles and baked goods. There are a few in here that I’ll definitely be trying out. Though, while it’s my favorite recipe in the batch, I can’t say that I’m eager to try out 'Welch’s Grape Egg Nog'. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alberta P. Thornton 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 2026-05-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource A. Thornton, Alberta, Alberta P. Th, Alberta Thornton, AlCox, Alice Neal, Aunt Beth, B. Green, Bill, Carina Milman, Carrie Velano, Connie McPhail, Doris Withee, E. L. Duncan, Elinor Cook, Ernestine, Ernestine Duncan, Fales, Florence Bebber, G. Inkem, G. Smith, Gertrude Rieger, Grace Cobb, H. Lord, Hoffmann, Isabell Small, Jessie J. Davis, John W. Thornton, Josie Bryant, Kath Bagley, Laura G. Palmer, Leona Parent, Lucy H, M. Lux, Marie, Marie Gifford, Marie H, Martha, Melvin A. Kelley, Mildred Wilson, Mrs Brown, Mrs Reynolds, Mrs. Bert Collins, Mrs. Bonneau, Mrs. Ethel Rickee, Mrs. Jorko, Mrs. Morrill, Mrs. Parent, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. S. E. Howland, Nonnie, Pauline C., Pearl, Priscilla, Richard, Robertson, Roland Booker, Ruth Chadwick, Ruth Morrell, Thornton, Vera Ganoy, W. Smith, William Crossley 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 RCA0005 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Maine, US Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Orange Layer Cake Description An account of the resource Orange layer cake 1 egg. 4 Tblsps. shortening 2 cup flour. 1 cup sugar 2 tsps Calumet 1 egg 1/4 " salt. 3/4 cup milk 1/2 " orange xtract 1/4 tsps. lemon. Mix as usual - Bake in two 9 in. layer pans in 375 oven 25 minutes. put layers together with orange filling and cover top and sides of cake with 7 min frosting arrange orange sections free from membrane Back: on top of cake. --- # Orange Layer Cake ## Ingredients ### Cake - 1 cup sugar - 4 Tbsp shortening - 1 egg - 3/4 cup milk - 2 cups flour - 2 tsp Calumet baking powder - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp orange extract - 1/4 tsp lemon extract ### Orange Custard Filling (see Editor's Notes) - 3 egg yolks - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/3 cup orange juice - 1 Tbsp lemon juice - 2 Tbsp butter - 1 tsp orange zest ### Seven Minute Frosting - 2 egg whites - 1 1/2 cups sugar - 5 Tbsp cold water - 1 1/2 tsp light corn syrup - 1 tsp vanilla ### Garnish - 2-3 oranges, supremed (sections free from membrane) ## Instructions ### Cake 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour two 9" round layer pans. 2. Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in egg. 4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. 5. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. 6. Stir in orange extract and lemon extract. 7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. 8. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 9. Cool completely before assembling. ### Orange Custard Filling 1. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice together in a heavy saucepan. 2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened — approximately 8-10 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and orange zest. 4. Cool completely before using. ### Seven Minute Frosting 1. Combine egg whites, sugar, cold water, and corn syrup in the top of a double boiler. 2. Beat with a hand mixer over boiling water for 7 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form. 3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. 4. Use immediately. ### Assembly 1. Place first cake layer on serving plate. 2. Spread orange custard filling evenly over the top. 3. Place second layer on top. 4. Cover top and sides of cake completely with seven minute frosting. 5. Arrange supremed orange sections decoratively on top of cake. 6. Serve the same day — seven minute frosting does not hold well overnight. ## Editor's Notes - **Orange filling** — called for in the original assembly instructions but entirely absent from the recipe card. A standard orange custard filling has been reconstructed above as the most period-appropriate interpretation. An orange buttercream (powdered sugar, softened butter, orange juice, and orange extract) is a simpler modern alternative. - **"7 min frosting"** — Seven Minute Frosting is a well-documented period recipe; standard reconstruction provided above. Must be used immediately after preparation as it sets quickly and does not store well. - **"Orange sections free from membrane"** — supremed orange segments; cut away all peel, pith, and membrane to expose clean fruit sections. A period presentation detail suggesting this was considered a somewhat elegant cake. Subject The topic of the resource sugar shortening egg milk flour Calumet baking powder salt orange extract lemon extract egg yolks orange juice lemon juice butter orange zest egg whites corn syrup vanilla 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 RCA0005-20260528-0133 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Maine, US Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alberta P. Thornton Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Personal/Family Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RCA0005 - VTG 175+ Recipes w Box Handwritten Clipped Breads Pies Casseroles Seafood Donut (eBay) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handwritten recipe card category:Dessert decade:1950s ingredient:lemon extract ingredient:orange extract ingredient:orange juice ingredient:orange zest method:Baked protein:Vegetarian source:RCA0005