Hoe-Cake
From The easiest way in housekeeping and cooking, 1881
Genuine hoe-cake is baked before an open fire on a board.
Presented as published in 1881. 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
2621Calories
48 gProtein
536 gCarbs
26 gFat
Full nutrition (33 nutrients)
Calories2621 kcal
Protein48 g
Carbohydrates536 g
Fiber27 g
Sugars10 g
Total Fat26 g
Saturated Fat6.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat8.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.2 g
Cholesterol13 mg
Sodium2914 mg
Potassium956 mg
Calcium172 mg
Iron23 mg
Magnesium215 mg
Phosphorus655 mg
Zinc4.4 mg
Copper0.5 mg
Manganese1.2 mg
Vitamin D0.3 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A69 mcg
Vitamin E0.9 mg
Vitamin K0 mcg
Vitamin B61.2 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)1.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)10 mg
Folate252 mcg
Choline67 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water262 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from The easiest way in housekeeping and cooking (1881) by Helen Stuart Campbell, page 109. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Hoe-Cake. One quart of corn meal ; one teaspoonful of salt ; one tablespoonful of melted lard ; one large cup of boihng water
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