Birthday 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
4865Calories
27 gProtein
401 gCarbs
376 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories4865 kcal
Protein27 g
Carbohydrates401 g
Fiber33 g
Sugars303 g
Total Fat376 g
Saturated Fat68 g
Monounsaturated Fat169 g
Polyunsaturated Fat124 g
Omega-30.1 g
Cholesterol372 mg
Sodium1129 mg
Potassium2993 mg
Calcium1275 mg
Iron12 mg
Magnesium191 mg
Phosphorus1485 mg
Zinc3.3 mg
Copper1.1 mg
Manganese1.3 mg
Vitamin D2 mcg
Vitamin C691 mg
Vitamin A3909 mcg
Vitamin E74 mg
Vitamin K424 mcg
Vitamin B61.1 mg
Vitamin B121.3 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
Niacin (B3)3.4 mg
Folate91 mcg
Choline394 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water550 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.
BIRTHDAY CAKE. 1 lb. margarine. 5 ozs. castor sugar. 2 eggs. ^ lb. currants. -|- lb. raisins. 4 ozs. candied peel. A few almonds, grated lemon rind, cinnamon. 10 ozs. MILLENNIUM flour, and a little milk. 2 teaspoonfuls BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER.
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