Photo: David Holifield
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
533
Calories
19g
Protein
6g
Fat
96g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| 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 pound flour
- 6 eggs
- 2 teacup full
Directions
1
One pound flour, I pound sugar; y2 pound butter, 6 eggs, l/^
2
teaspoon salt, i grated nutmeg, il/i pounds raisins, i quart pecan meat, I gill whiskey, (l/2 teacup full). Cream butter and sugar, add yolks of eggs, one by one, adding beaten whites last. Flour nuts and raisins well to prevent sinking to bottom. The secret of success in this cake is to beat the batter for nearly an hour. Bake four hours in slow oven.
3
Mrs. Jno. T. Benedict, Travelers' Aid Society.
By New Orleans Federation of Clubs ·
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