Two simple cakes born of thrift, delicious remnants of Americaโs resourceful baking past.
Old Fashioned Jelly Roll Cake
A delicate sponge cake rolled with jelly for a timeless vintage dessert.
Oatmeal Cake with Coconut-Pecan Broiled Topping
A spiced oatmeal cake topped with sweet broiled coconut-nut toppingโclassic comfort in every bite.
Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cupcakes
Wholesome oat-and-raisin cupcakes with warm spices and a tender crumb.
Old-Fashioned Treacle Cream Cake
A soft vanilla-rich cake from 1926, served with a unique vinegar custard known as โSalad.โ
Nut Rolls with Sweet Yeast Dough from Mother
Sweet, tender nut rolls made from a rich, homemade yeast dough.
Walnut Meringue Cookies (Nut Kisses)
Nut Kisses are crisp, airy meringue cookies with rich black walnut flavor.
Cream Cheese Nut-Filled Cookies from Mrs. Roach
Delicate cream cheese dough wrapped around sweet, nutty filling, an irresistible vintage cookie.
Old-Fashioned Homemade Nut Cake
A rich, nutty cake with a soft crumb and old-fashioned charm.
Nut & Apricot Jam Bars with Meringue Topping
A crisp walnut meringue tops tangy apricot jam and a buttery base in these elegant vintage dessert bars.
