Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
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 cup sifted powdered sugar
- one teaspoonful lemon juice
- three teaspoonfuls sugar
- one teaspoonful each five minutes till quite thick
- one egg
- lemon juice
Directions
One cup sifted powdered sugar, one teaspoonful lemon juice, the white of one egg; beat the egg until it is all frothy but not dry, then sprinkle over three teaspoonfuls sugar and beat five minutes; add one teaspoonful each five minutes till quite thick, then put in the lemon juice. Beat with a fork and when a point of it will stand in any position it is ready to press through a pastry tube onto the cake, which should be already covered with a smooth plain frosting.