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Swan’s Nest Cakes
From The encyclopædia of practical cookery, 1890
Serves 16
These cakes resemble swans' nests.
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
567Calories
5 gProtein
135 gCarbs
3 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories567 kcal
Protein5.5 g
Carbohydrates135 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars113 g
Total Fat2.6 g
Saturated Fat0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol70 mg
Sodium28 mg
Potassium67 mg
Calcium17 mg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium10 mg
Phosphorus68 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Copper0.1 mg
Manganese0.2 mg
Vitamin D0.4 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A30 mcg
Vitamin E0.2 mg
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)1.9 mg
Folate54 mcg
Choline55 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water17 g
Estimated from matched ingredients across 16 servings.
As published
This recipe was extracted from The encyclopædia of practical cookery (1890) by Theodore Francis Garrett, page 53. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Swan’s Nest Cakes. — The similarity between these Cakes and swans’ nests does not appear on the surface. Having been introduced by a great chef, they have found favour and popularity. Beat up 41b. of caster sugar with six eggs, and add a few drops of essence of lemon to flavour. When the eggs and sugar are thoroughly incorporated, beat in Jib. of sifted flour
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