The New York Cake Book
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Published in 1904, New York Cake Book is a practical collection of cake recipes, beginning with general instructions for making cakes and continuing with fifty recipes attributed to a New York chef.
The recipes range from almond cake to strawberry shortcake, with instructions for cake icing as well. Its focus is straightforward: a period guide for home cooks looking for a variety of cakes and basic preparation advice.