Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and even celebrated a Platinum anniversary in June, turning 70 years on the throne. yellow. Condolences were sent from political leaders and dignitaries from around the world. People are recalling fond memories and recounting anecdotes from the life of the late Queen. Such an interesting story has appeared on Twitter and attracted the attention of foodies online. Twitter user and historian Michael Beschloss took to the platform to share the moment Queen Elizabeth personally shared her iconic cake recipe back in 1960. Check out:
Queen Elizabeth promised to send President Eisenhower her recipe after receiving him in 1959 at Balmoral Castle, where she died today: pic.twitter.com/9JfZCXXMiH– Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) September 8, 2022
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Queen Elizabeth II wrote a letter dated January 24, 1960, to then-U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower after receiving him on a visit. The letter, now in the National Archives of the United Kingdom, was shared on Twitter by historian Beschloss. Mr. President, Seeing your photograph in the newspaper today standing in front of a barbecue reminds me that I never sent you the cupcake recipe I promised you at Balmoral. Now. I am now in a hurry to do so, and I hope you will find them successful,” the late Queen wrote in her letter.
The full recipe of Queen Elizabeth’s teardrop scones from 1960 was also shared on Twitter by the same user. Also known as Scottish pancakes, the so-called recipe uses ingredients such as flour, baking sugar, milk, eggs and butter. The recipe is said to be enough for sixteen people. Check out the full recipe here:
The Queen’s scones recipe, sent to Eisenhower by her: pic.twitter.com/djMQOaaunH– Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) September 8, 2022
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The late Queen also added some personal notes to the recipe in her letter to US President Eisenhower. “Although the quantity is for 16 people, when the quantity is less, I usually add less flour and milk but use the other ingredients as stated,” she wrote. She also suggests using golden syrup or cypress leaves instead of sugar, saying that can be “very good”. “I think the mixture needs to be well-melted and should not be left too long before cooking,” she added in her 1960 letter to the president.
Twitter users and food enthusiasts alike have been delighted with this little piece of history from the Queen’s life. Some expressed a desire to try the recipe for themselves as a tribute to the British monarch.
Take a look at the reactions:
It’s a great piece of history— 𝘫𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘺 𝘭. (@Jeremy10036) September 8, 2022
Just to clarify, these are not cupcakes, they are dropped cupcakes, aka cupcakes. They are mini pancakes.— Tucker Fandango (@ajpfieldsend) September 8, 2022
Thanks for all the history you’ve left out for us on Twitter.— Glenda (HALLELUJAH!!!) (@smit9186) September 8, 2022
I like it! – Jayne Lake backup for Jaynemarie @ Socalre4u (@ JayneLake2) September 8, 2022
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Earlier, Queen Elizabeth’s favorite sandwich recipe for afternoon tea also went viral on social media. The sandwich recipe was shared by former royal chef Darren McGrady. According to him, ‘Jam Pennies’ requires only three ingredients and was also a favorite of the Queen as a little girl. Click here to know more about this story.
