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1. Fold in beaten whites.

Quick or Muffin method of mixing:

1. Soften fat and add to liquids.
2. Mix and sift dry ingredients.
3. Combine 1 and 2.

Both methods are satisfactory for plain cakes.

Most butter cakes are a reduction or slight variation of the One, Two, Three, Four Cake, which consists of:

• ½ to 1 c. fat
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 c. milk
• 3 c. flour
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla

This makes a satisfactory loaf or layer cake. Bakes to perfection as a loaf in fireless cooker in 1¼ hours with stones at 350°F.

Standard Proportions

• 6 tbsp. fat
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ c. milk
• 1 ½ c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Mix either method.

VARIATIONS

Boston Cream Pie

Bake in a thick layer in a round pan. Cut horizontally. Spread cream filling between and dust top with powdered sugar or flute it with meringue or whipped cream.

Chocolate Cake

Add two squares or 6 tablespoons of ground chocolate plus one tablespoon molasses.