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Citron Cake

From Borwick's cookery book, 1890

The baking powder should be mixed with a little flour.

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

1859Calories
15 gProtein
132 gCarbs
147 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories1859 kcal
Protein15 g
Carbohydrates132 g
Fiber9 g
Sugars118 g
Total Fat147 g
Saturated Fat28 g
Monounsaturated Fat66 g
Polyunsaturated Fat47 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol374 mg
Sodium902 mg
Potassium335 mg
Calcium848 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Magnesium33 mg
Phosphorus1112 mg
Zinc1.6 mg
Copper0.2 mg
Manganese0 mg
Vitamin D2.1 mcg
Vitamin C110 mg
Vitamin A1561 mcg
Vitamin E27 mg
Vitamin K156 mcg
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)0.5 mg
Folate60 mcg
Choline325 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water191 g

As published

This recipe was extracted from Borwick's cookery book (1890) by George Borwick & Sons, page 5. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

CITRON CAKE. 6 ozs. margarine. 4 ozs. castor sugar. 8 ozs. MILLENNIUM flour. 2 teaspoonfuls BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER. 3 ozs. citron peel (chopped, very hnely). 2 eggs. J teaspoonful vanilla essence. I tablespoonful milk.

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