Boston Tea Party Cake (1956) Recipe

Name: Boston Tea Party Cake (1956)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cocoa; 1/4 cup shortening; 2/3 cup milk; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Filling; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk (or 1 whole egg); 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Topping; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk (or 1 whole egg)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Grease and flour the bottom of a 9"" round cake pan.", "Sift flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl.", "Add shortening and milk and beat at low speed for 1 1/2 minutes.", "Add egg and vanilla.", "Beat 1 1/2 minutes more.", "Turn batter into prepared pan.", "Bake 30-35 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.", "Cool.", "For filling:", "Blend brown sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan.", "Blend in egg yolk.", "Gradually add milk and mix thoroughly.", "Cook over moderate heat until thickened, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.", "Cover and cool.", "For topping:", "Whip cream until thick.", "Fold in sugar and vanilla.", "To assemble, slice cake in half horizontally to make 2 layers.", "Spread filling over bottom layer.", "Place second layer on top.", "Spread whipped cream on top of cake."]

678

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Boston Tea Party Cake (1956) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Boston Tea Party Cake (1956)

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