Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
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
- 2 pint of molasses
- 1 teaspoonful of allspice
- 1 tablespoonful of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoonful of cloves
- 1 tablespoonful of cinna- 1 tablespoonful of soda
- 1 tablespoonful of soda
- 1 dozen eggs
- six whites
Directions
1 lb. of flour; 1 lb. of raisins;
1 lb. of sugar; 1 lb. of almonds;
1 lb. of currants; % pint of whisky;
lb. of imported citron ; ]/2 pint of molasses ;
1 teaspoonful of allspice; 1 tablespoonful of nutmeg;
1 tablespoonful of cloves; 1 tablespoonful of cinna- 1 tablespoonful of soda; mon; 1 dozen eggs (leaving out six whites) ; 1 lb. butter.
Cream the butter and sugar; add the molasses, then eggs, which have been beaten separately; next the flour, which has been slightly browned; then the soda. Add the spices, which have been dissolved in the whisky. Dredge the fruit with flour and add to the batter last. Bake in a very slow oven for three and a half hours.