Thanks so much, CindyP! We are in NE Ohio, but I've called the NDSU library and they may be able to scan and email just that page. I've also passed on the ordering information in case the family is interested in owning a copy. It looks pretty yummy – I may have to get a copy for myself!

We got it! Many many thanks to you all for your efforts. The Senior Reference Librarian at the North Dakota State University in Fargo tracked down the book and sent me the recipe. My co-worker was thrilled; she is going to go home and make this for her Mom tonight, and it's all due to your generosity of spirit, pointing me in the right direction.

Here you go:

Centennial Cookbook: St. Clement’s Church, Haymarsh, N. D., 1887-1987

Published through G & R Publishing Company, Waverly Iowa

First printing May 1987; 6th printing May 2006

NDSU-Germans from Russia Heritage Collection TX715.C463 2006, p. 36

“Bird’s Nest” Upside-Down Cake-Alma (Hauser) Conlon

1 C. sugar

1 T. butter

1 egg plus milk to make 1 C.

1 ½ C. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

Dash of salt

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2 T. butter, softened

½ C. brown sugar

Canned fruit, drained

Cream sugar with the 1T. butter. Add egg and milk. Mix dry ingredients. Add and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. In the bottom of an 8x8” pan, place the softened butter and brown sugar. Put fruit in pan and cover with batter. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes and turn out upside down.

My co-worker made it for her Mom, who said if it isn't the exact recipe it's darn close! They were both thrilled and wanted me to thank everyone here for the help in tracking it down.