A Soda Cake
A historical recipe from The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relat, by Montefiore, Judith Cohen, Lady (1846).
A historical recipe
The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette, by Montefiore, Judith Cohen, Lady (1846). Project Gutenberg eBook #12327.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
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- Mix with the above ingredients one drachm of soda, which should be rubbed in with the flour.
- This is reckoned a wholesome cake, and half the quantity of eggs are required, or it may be rendered a fine rich cake by increasing the quantity of eggs, butter, and fruit.