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Show 16u2 1 fpoUm" - t r tf- -- k J V j ' i pK , LV T . '' ;- -. - JV - V4 ii - kv COOKBOOK - NEW TREATS IVERY WEEK- - ,vN & 'V A ' . Family Weekly rtiptt prepared and tetied by fhe , if off Ziome economisft of Culinary " Arts InstiM: MELANIE DE PROFT, JV w v are Director At 'A UUSt be sweet t fei' and gay. . . Pretty as the flowers in May and w7 Ice Cream on rj i.y ,r..-i-Zr- .,'i' .4 a layer of cake frosted with fluffy meringue an elegant dessert a thrill to make, a pleasure to serve, and a treat to eat. Gay Balcod . . . in. Cover a baking sheet with two sheets heavy paper or set out a wooden board. Place the layer of cake on the wooden board or the covered baking sheet. Set aside. Prepare a meringue by beating until frothy 5 egg whites - teaspoon vanilla extract V4 teaspoon salt Add gradually, beating well after each - Vt dition ad- ; cup sugar Beat until rounded peaks are formed and egg whites do not slide when bowl is par- tially inverted. Immediately place on cen ter of the cake layer 1 qt. very firm brick chocolate ice cream (any other flavor may be mused) Working quickly, completely cover ice cream and cake with meringue, spreading - and dramatic ... is Ba Iced Alas f. a evenly and. being careful to completely seal bottom edge. With spatula, quickly swirl meringue into an attractive design. Place in 450F oven for 4 to 5 min., or until meringue is lightly browned. Alaska Prepare and set aside to cool Pound Cake Slice a layer ifrom bottom of cake. of cake may be sliced and (Remainder used as dessert.) Cut the layer of cake about H in. larger than the length and width of brick of ice cream to be used.- - . as sweet as a baby's kiss are today's FAMILY WEEKLY candies with other tested recipes for delightful dishes that are as happy as a Spring morning. Using two broad spatulas, quickly slide Baked Alaska onto a chilled serving platter. Slice and serve immediately. : 6 to 8 servings Pound Cako , BASE RfCJPf Grease bottom of 9x5Jx2-in- . loaf pan. Line with waxed paper cut to fit pan bottom. Grease waxed paper. Sift together and set aside 2Vi cups sifted coke flour Va teaspoon baking powder Va teaspoon salt Va teaspoon mace Cream together until butter is softened 1 cup butter . '; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (grated through colored port only: white is bitter) x 1 Vi Vx teaspoons vanilla extract teaspoon almond extract ; Add gradually, creaming until fluffy after each addition 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in Add thirds, beating thoroughly after each addition t 4 eggs, well beaten Blend in dry ingredients in fourths. After each addition, beat only until smooth. Finally beat only until batter is smooth (do not overheat). Turn batter into loaf pan. With spatula, draw batter from center toward edges of pan. Tap bottom of loaf pan sharply with hand to release air bubbles before placing in oven. " Bake at 325F 1 hr. 10 min., or until a cake tester or wooden pick comes out clean when inserted-icenter of cake or, cake back when lightly touched at springs ' center. Cool cake 10 min. in pan on cooling rack after removing from oven. After cooling, run spatula gently around sides of pan. Cover with cooling rack. Invert and remove pan. Turn cake top side up immediately after peeling off waxed paper. Cool cake completely on cooling rack. -- Store in a tightly covered container. (May ; bcstoreS one week.) ; " ' cake One loaf 7. MAY Pound Cake is perfect for these: STAR CAKE Follow Base Recipe; prepare a star-shap- e mold instead of the loaf (about lM-qt- .) pan. With spatula,' draw the batter from center toward points of star, leaving a slight depression in batter at center. Frost and decorate cake as desired. LAMB CAKE Follow Base Recipe; set out a lamb mold and baking sheet instead of loaf pan. Thoroughly mix 2 tablespoons shortening and 1 tablespoon flour; generously brush both sides of mold. Pour the cSakfr baiter into face side of mold, filling it level. Spoon a small amount of batter into back side of mold, being careful to fill ears. Cover face side with back of mold. Set onto baking sheet. Bake at 325F about 1 hr., or until cake tests done. . Remove from oven and carefully remove top of mold. Turn cake onto cooling rack after 10 min. Whenready.to serve cake, frost with a seven-minufrosting and sWdded with coconut. ' moist, sprinkle Use raisins for eyes and nose and a strip of candied cherry for mouth of lamb. te 2, 19S4 FAMAY WCEXIY MAOAZJNE |