Plain Cake
From Buckmaster's cookery, 1887
Presented as published in 1887. 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
3343Calories
28 gProtein
262 gCarbs
247 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories3343 kcal
Protein28 g
Carbohydrates262 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars227 g
Total Fat247 g
Saturated Fat73 g
Monounsaturated Fat105 g
Polyunsaturated Fat57 g
Omega-30.1 g
Cholesterol975 mg
Sodium291 mg
Potassium1011 mg
Calcium239 mg
Iron7.1 mg
Magnesium79 mg
Phosphorus530 mg
Zinc3.2 mg
Copper0.4 mg
Manganese0.6 mg
Vitamin D15 mcg
Vitamin C411 mg
Vitamin A347 mcg
Vitamin E11 mg
Vitamin K0.6 mcg
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B121.8 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
Niacin (B3)0.8 mg
Folate94 mcg
Choline865 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water339 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from Buckmaster's cookery (1887) by J. C. Buckmaster, page 81. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
PLAIN CAKE. Ingredients. J lb. of Dough. 4 Eggs. \ lb. of Dripping. J lb. of Sugar. J lb. of Currants
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.