From Aramaic ××¨×ª× (marta') meaning lady, mistress. In the New Testament this is the name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany.It was not used in England until after the Protestant Reformation. A notable bearer was Martha Washington (1731-1802), the wife of the first American president George Washington.eaning & History. From Aramaic ××¨×ª× (marta') meaning lady, mistress. In the New Testament this is the name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany. It was not used in England until after the Protestant Reformation.
Cakes baked through the spectrum of temperatures between 300áµ F and 400áµ F display gradual variants of these two extremes. Baking at 350áµ F is sort of a happy medium between 300áµ F and 400áµ F and creates a cake that has the best of both worlds. It has lightness, texture and caramelization induced flavor.
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2  Mix cake mix, melted butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs with a spoon. 3  Pat into a 9 X 13 inch pan. 4  Mix cream cheese, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer. 5  Slowly beat in confectioner's sugar. 6  Pour over cake layer. 7  Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.