Layer Cake No 2 from Rumford’s Complete Cookbook 194 adapted by Leah Ellias w/Passover adaptations

Rumford’s Complete Cookbook was first published in 1908 and became a popular cookbook in the early 20th century. It included recipes for various dishes, including desserts like this Layer Cake.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Layer Cake No 2 from Rumford’s Complete Cookbook 194 adapted by Leah Ellias w/Passover adaptations

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Jewish Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Matzo Meal
• 0.5 cup Potato Starch
• 5 Eggs
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 2 cup Whipped Cream
• 1 cup Fresh Berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the matzo meal, potato starch, eggs, sugar, lemon juice, salt, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
3. Divide the batter in half. In one half, mix in the cocoa powder.
4. Pour the vanilla batter into one cake pan and the chocolate batter into the other cake pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, spread whipped cream on top of the vanilla layer. Place the chocolate layer on top.
8. Decorate with fresh berries.
9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.