Fannie Farmers Rich Corn Cake Recipes

THE FANNY FARMER DARK FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Butter two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
• Line the pans with foil, then butter the foil.
• Cream the butter or shortening.
• Add in brown sugar; beat until light.
• Add in lemon extract and eggs and beat well.
• Stir in molasses and blend to combine.
• In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, mace, cloves and salt; beat into the creamed mixture until combined.
• Add in milk; beat until combined.
• Stir in the candied fruit, candied cherries, candied citron, dates or raisins and nuts; mix well.
• Transfer/divide the batter between the two pans.
• Bake for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until the loaves test done.
• Turn out onto racks to cool.
• When completely cooled wrap well and store in an airtight container.
• BRANDIED FRUIT CAKE OPTION; soak two large pieces of cheesecloth in brandy.
• Wrap each fruit cake in the cheesecloth covering all sides, then wrap well in foil.
• Moisten the cheesecloth with additional brandy every few days for about a week.

FANNY FARMER CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square cake pan. Mix the cornmeal,flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg, and shortening or bacon fat, and blend well. Spoon into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes. Cool and cut in squares.

GOLDEN CORN CAKE

Steps:

• Mix and sift dry ingredients.
• Add milk, egg, and shortening.
• Pour into a greased 8-in square pan.
• Bake at 350* for 25 minutes or until done.

FANNIE FARMER'S RICH CORN CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• 2. Whisk together all dry ingredients to blend well.
• 3. Thoroughly mix the sour cream, milk and eggs and add to the dry ingredients.
• 4. Whisk in the butter until smooth.
• 5. Turn out into a prepared 9 X 9 pan or into a cast iron skillet.
• 6. Bake 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, cut and enjoy!