Acton Cake
From Borwick's cookery book, 1890
Presented as published in 1890. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
1517Calories
22 gProtein
184 gCarbs
83 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories1517 kcal
Protein22 g
Carbohydrates184 g
Fiber11 g
Sugars88 g
Total Fat83 g
Saturated Fat16 g
Monounsaturated Fat36 g
Polyunsaturated Fat27 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol372 mg
Sodium524 mg
Potassium650 mg
Calcium420 mg
Iron5.6 mg
Magnesium128 mg
Phosphorus967 mg
Zinc3.3 mg
Copper0.4 mg
Manganese0.6 mg
Vitamin D2 mcg
Vitamin C53 mg
Vitamin A858 mcg
Vitamin E15 mg
Vitamin K79 mcg
Vitamin B60.7 mg
Vitamin B121 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)2.3 mg
Folate87 mcg
Choline334 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water192 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from Borwick's cookery book (1890) by George Borwick & Sons, page 6. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
ACTON CAKE. 3 ozs. margarine. 4 ozs. cornflour. i-l ozs. MILLENNIUM flour. 1 teaspoonful BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER. 2 eggs. 3 ozs. castor sugar, I lemon.
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.