Chef Louie: Misty of Chincoteague Oat Cake
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Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague Oat Cake
Marguerite Henry’s world-famous book about the real pony, Misty of Chincoteague, brought Misty and the wild ponies of Assateague into the nation’s spotlight. Marguerite created and baked this very same cake for Misty’s first birthday!
Ingredients:
2-1/4 Cups Flour
1-1/2 Cups Sugar
3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Oats
1/2 Cup Shortening
2 Egg Yolks
2 Egg Whites
1 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts
Molasses
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch layer cake pans.
Sift together: Flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Mix in oats.
Add shortening.
Beat egg yolks and milk.
After well mixed, fold into egg whites.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Test with a toothpick.
When cool, spread top with molasses and sprinkle with walnuts.
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Share with your favorite ponies and people too!
Bon Appétit
Chef Louie’s feature recipe is proudly brought to you courtesy of
June Evers ~ Author of “The Original Book of Horse Treats,” Horse Hollow Press