Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- one pound of butter
- one pound of brown sugar
- one pound of sifted flour
- half cup of molasses
- three pounds of stoned raisins
- three pounds of currants
- one pound of citron
- two tablespoons of cinnamon
- a small teaspoon of cloves
- twelve eggs well beaten
- one lemon
- half nutmeg
Directions
MRS. E. P. CHASE.
Twelve eggs well beaten, one pound of butter, one pound of brown sugar, one pound of sifted flour, a half cup of molasses, three pounds of stoned raisins, three pounds of currants, one pound of citron, two tablespoons of cinnamon, a small teaspoon of cloves, grated peel of one lemon, a half nutmeg and rose essence. Beat the yolks of the eggs, butter and sugar together until light; whip the whites to a stiff froth and stir in alternately with the flour; add the spices, currants and raisins; put a layer of dough into the pan, next a layer of citron sliced thin, and so alternately until .all is in. Bake four hours.
LOAF CAKES. 155