I had a surprise visit from darling Georgia vT on Tuesday. She bought me a present from a second hand book store. 'Cakes and Cake Decorating' published in 1974. The first recipe that I noticed was on page 88....Valentine Cake. How appropriate considering V Day was 5 days away. Reading through the recipes in the book I was amazed at how they referred to using 'fat'. At the front of the book they speak of fat...."A note here on fat. Margarine, lard or cooking fat (shortening) may be used in rubbed-in cakes, with equal success, but if preferred, a mixture of fats - such as half margarine and half lard - is just as good."
Anyway, on to the cake for this week. The Valentines Cake. Chocolate sponge filled apricot preserve and cream and topped with Cornflakes smothered in melted chocolate!
Look out for the photo.....
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