Devil’s food cake with filling. Lots of brown sugar consumed. Several pages are marked with a large ‘X’ as this one is. I don’t know if that means “very good” or “stay away if you value your teeth.”
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Devils Food 2 cups drk. brown Sugar 1/3 " grated Chocolate 3 " flour 1/2 " butter 1/2 " hot water 1/2 " sour Milk 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon of Soda a pinch of salt Filling 2 cups of brown sugar 1/2 " " butter 1/2 " " sweet Milk boil until it thickens don't stir.