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POOR  MAX'S  CAKE
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POOR MAX'S CAKE

7 ingredients 3 steps internet_archive
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

375
Calories
9g
Protein
21g
Fat
41g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
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

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon mixed ground spices
  • 1 large cup raisins
  • 2 layers

Directions

1

Mrs. Thomas Rice.

2

1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lard, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large cup raisins and currants, 1 teaspoon soda, 1 teaspoon mixed ground spices, 1} cups flour.

3

Mix and beat well. This makes 2 layers. For tilling, take 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup sugar, and boil to a thick syrup. Spread on the outside also.

By Martin, Maria Ewing, Mrs., [from old catalog] comp · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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