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Shrewsbury Cakes

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This International dessert features Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, well beaten, Milk or cream. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 499.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, well beaten, Milk or cream. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ginger
Directions
  1. 1
    Grated orange or lemon rind 1/4 ts Baking soda 2 c Cake flour 1/8 ts Salt
  2. 2
    Sift flour,
  3. 3
    measure , and
  4. 4
    sift with baking soda and ginger.
  5. 5
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  6. 6
    Add eggs and milk.
  7. 7
    Combine with sifted dry ingredients.
  8. 8
    Mix thoroughly.
  9. 9
    Add orange or lemon rind.
  10. 10
    Chill overnight.
  11. 11
    If necessary, add flour to make a soft roll dough.
  12. 12
    Turn onto lightly floured board.
  13. 13
    Roll in sheet 1/4 inch thick.
  14. 14
    Cut with floured cutter.
  15. 15
    Place on slightly oiled baking sheet.
  16. 16
    Sprinkle with sugar and caraway seed.
  17. 17
    Bake in hot oven (425 F (218&# 194;°C)) about 10 minutes.
  18. 18
    servings.
  19. 19
    Florence Taft Eaton, Concord, MA

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 499.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.0g47%
Saturated Fat 10.2g51%
Cholesterol 0.1mg1%
Sodium 2.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g21%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 60.2g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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