This vintage cake arrives frozen, so the moment you open it, you’ll need to immediately decide when you want to devour it. The cake should only be thawed out if you’re eating it within 24 hours because it won’t last more than six hours at room temperature. Otherwise, it will remain fresh for seven days in the fridge and nearly a year in the freezer.
Since this petite cake only serves about eight people, leftovers won’t be a problem. Lisa Larsen (1925-1959) was one of LIFE’s poioneering female photojournalists. Born in Germany, she moved to the United States as a teenager. She started out as a picture file clerk at Black Star, but soon became a freelance photographer for many publications, including Vogue, The New York Times, Parade, Glamour, Charm, Holiday, and LIFE.
