Cheese Ball – A Vintage Church Cookbook Recipe Test

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Even though I have an amazing cheese ball recipe already (and a reasonable backup one as well), I can’t keep myself from trying new cheese ball recipes I randomly come across. Recently I stumbled on one in a church cookbook called The Queen’s Book from 1967.  Is it scary to say that I was intrigued because it contained a lot of pasteurized, processed cheese? Actually, the main ingredients that excited me the most were the Kraft Nippy Cheese and Garlic {Read More}

Cheese Artichoke Mold – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

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More gelatin this week! This recipe is another gem from our Gelatin Contest which was submitted by Mary G. I was very excited when I saw this recipe come in, because not only is it strange-sounding, but it also contains American cheese, Tom’s least favorite food in the whole world! Mary G writes: Hi Ruth! I saw your contest on your blog and immediately set to my pile of lovely vintage cookbooks to find you a great one! This comes {Read More}

Best Lamb Cake – Nun’s Golden Butter Cake With Fluffy Frosting

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If you are looking for a lovely lamb cake with a soft, light texture and a great crumb, then I suggest this cake! This recipe came from a 1968 issue of Mail Box News from Maid of Scandinavia, and it is excellent. Look at how delicious this looks! The cake is moist with a good level of sweetness. It is also the  most “cake-like” of all the lamb cakes we made. Print Nun’s Golden Butter Cake   A great lamb {Read More}

Best Easter Lamb Cake – Pope Family Lamb Cake With Creamy Whipped Frosting

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This lamb cake is very, very good. It has a caramel and butter flavor and is dense but moist. It also has a great pound cake texture! This recipe was sent in by Natalie Pope, and it has been made successfully by the Pope Family for many, many years. And we can see why! This was Tom’s favorite cake from among the top lamb cakes, and the only one he ate down to the ears. Here you can see the {Read More}

Best Easter Lamb Cake – Renalde Lamb Cake With Vintage Birthday Cake Frosting

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If you are looking for a light, bouncy lamb cake with a good texture that pairs well with coconut, this is the cake for you! This recipe comes from Martha K. She was a total sweetheart and sent the lamb cake recipe that was originally included with the vintage Renalde lamb cake mold. 4.5 from 2 reviews Print Renalde Lamb Cake   The recipe that came with the original Renalde lamb cake mold. This makes a springy, sturdy cake with {Read More}