2 cups sugar (1/2 cup per pound of cucumbers) 1 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar [Original recipe calls for less, but we were low on liquid, so I'd recommend more] 1 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 4 tablespoon mustard seeds 4 tablespoon coriander seeds (if ground, use 1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon celery seed (adventuresineatingandeverythingafter.com)
Cake 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 1 egg 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups water 2 scant tablespoons distilled white vinegar (bonappetit.com)
6 Cups superfine sugar 6 Tablespoons cornstarch 12 egg whites at room temp for 30 minutes 9 Tablespoons cold water 6 teaspoons distilled white vinegar (newgemfoods.com)