The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Nelson Cake

Roll out a pound and a quarter of puff-paste, cover it with a pound and a half of well-washed currants, half a pound of sugar and a little spice; sprinkle over a small quantity of water to make the currants and sugar bind, cover with another pound of rolled-paste, and bake. When done, ice it, let it stand awhile, and serve.

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