Filling For Lady Baltimore Cake

2 c. sugar 1/2 c. figs or dates, chopped 1/2 c. milk 1 c. chopped nuts 1 c. raisins, chopped

Cook the sugar and milk until it forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from the fire and cool. Beat until it begins to look creamy, and then add the raisins, figs or dates, and nuts. When stiff enough, spread a thick layer on one layer of the cake, place the other layer of cake on top, and cover with a thin layer of white icing.

Bride'S Cake

1/2 c. butter 3 tsp. baking powder 1-1/2 c. sugar 6 egg whites 1/2 c. milk 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 2 and 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. vanilla

Cream the butter, add the sugar gradually, and stir in the milk. Sift the flour and baking powder together and add to the mixture. Beat the egg whites until they are foamy.
Add the cream of tartar to them and beat until stiff. Fold in the egg whites, add the vanilla, and bake in a deep, round pan. Cover with plain white frosting and ornament with icing in any desired way.