Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
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
- two pounds flour
- four ounces butter
- quarter pounds white sugar
- a cup of yeast
- six eggs
- four eggs in flour
- three eggs
Directions
Six eggs, their weight in sugar, the weight of four eggs in flour. Beat eggs and sugar together, then add whites beaten very light; stir in flour last. Season with grated rind and juice of a large orange.
DOUGHNUTS.
Two pounds flour, rub four ounces butter, one and a quarter pounds white sugar, three eggs, mace and nutmeg. Make into a rising with a cup of yeast and milk sufficient. Let them 12
178 CAKES.
rise well. Fry in lard. Cover with pulverized sugar whilst hot. Cinnamon and sugar is an improvement.