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Chocolate Prune Cake, 1933 – A 1930’s Recipe Test

Chocolate Prune Cake, 1933 – A 1930’s Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Mar 20, 2021 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Tested Recipes

Well, hello! This week we have a recipe that I kind of tested, but also may have had to substitute 1/3 of the ingredients for other stuff. Because that is how I prepare, apparently. This is Chocolate Prune Cake!!! From Prunes For Epicures, 35 Intriguing Recipes -...
Avocado Bread, 1971 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Avocado Bread, 1971 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 6, 2021 | Tested Recipes

I have some buttermilk and some avocados in my fridge, so it’s time to make some bread! Avocado Bread! Oh, sorry. I mean, “Avacado” Bread Avacado Bread -  A Book of Favorite Recipes Compiled by Woman's Society of Christian Service, 1971...
Buttermilk Aspic Ring, 1965 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Buttermilk Aspic Ring, 1965 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 8, 2017 | Hello Jell-O

I don’t even think I need an intro for this one. I think the title really speaks for itself. This is – Buttermilk. Aspic. Ring. From Workbasket Magazine - July, 1965 [cooked-sharing] Yeah, we went there. This week’s recipe comes from Workbasket Magazine. If you...
Heath Brunch Coffee Cake – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Heath Brunch Coffee Cake – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Apr 2, 2014 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts

Today we are taking a break from all the gross, and we are making a coffee cake. This is Heath Brunch Coffee Cake, because why wouldn’t you put candy on a coffee cake? Seriously. I’m asking you a question. Why haven’t you done this yet? Heath Brunch Coffee Cake...
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