Swan’s Nest Cakes
From The encyclopædia of practical cookery, 1890
Serves 16
Presented as published in 1890. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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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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