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LIGHTNING  CAKE
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LIGHTNING CAKE

5 ingredients 2 steps internet_archive
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

635
Calories
19g
Protein
18g
Fat
96g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78

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-half cups of flour measured before sifting
  • 2 teaspoonfuls of baking powder
  • 5 tablespoonfuls of melted butter
  • 2 teaspoonfuls of essence
  • two eggs into a cup filled

Directions

1

One and one-half cups of flour measured before sifting; i cup sugar; 2 teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Sift all together, break two eggs into a cup filled with sweet milk, beat and add to the flour. Add 5 tablespoonfuls of melted butter; 2 teaspoonfuls of essence. Bake 20 minutes in a quick oven, in loaf, cup, or layers.

2

Mrs. W. L. Boynton, I2th Ward Civic League.

By New Orleans Federation of Clubs · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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