Historic

Dessert Recipes

Birthday Cake

From: The Boston Cooking School Cook Book, 1920

Chocolate Mousse

From: The Boston Cooking School Cook Book, 1920

Cider Cake

From: The New England Cook Book, 1836

Corn Flake Pudding

From: The Working Girl’s Own Cook Book, 1948

Custard Ice Cream

From: Frozen Desserts, 1933

Election Cake

From: American Cookery, 1814

Elevator Lady Spice Cookies

From: The I Hate to Cook Book, 1960

Frosted Raisin Spice Cake

From: Macy’s Cook Book and Kitchen Guide for the Busy Woman, 1932

Ginger Snaps

From: The All New Joy of Cooking, 1997

Gingerbread

From: A Little Cook Book for a Little Girl, 1905

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