Independence Cake: A Revolutionary Confection Inspired by Amelia Simmons, Whose True History Is Unfortunately Unknown

Meet Amelia Simmons, the mother's helper, baker of delectable cakes, and soon-to-be authoress of the first American cookbook! Deborah Hopkinson takes us back to late eighteenth-century America in this delightful picture book, where we meet Mrs.

Bean and her six sons, who simply can't manage their household until Amelia Simmons arrives and puts things in order.

With a passion for cooking and baking, Amelia invents new recipes using American ingredients like winter squash, and even presents George Washington with thirteen Independence Cakes—one for each colony! This charming book includes an Author's Note and original recipe, making it the perfect addition to any home or classroom library.

Don't miss out on this delightful tale of culinary creativity and American history!