Fine Crisp Cakes

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This recipe was recreated from the Elizabethan era with ingredients from today. It tastes so good.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
9 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • ¾ cup butter

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg, separated

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Beat butter in a bowl until creamy; add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk.

  3. Whisk flour, allspice, and turmeric together in a bowl. Sift flour mixture into butter mixture and stir until dough is combined. Press dough into a 9-inch square baking dish. Beat egg white in a small bowl and brush dough with egg white.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cake feels firm when lightly pressed in the center, 30 to 45 minutes. Cut into squares while cake is still hot; cool in baking dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
16g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g 7%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 39mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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