The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2094 — Viennese Cake with Vegetable Oil
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2094 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream three quarters pound unsalted vegetable oil until pale, beat in six eggs one by one.
Gradually stir in three quarters pound sugar, one pound flour, a little mace and seven or eight drops lemon oil.
Mix, bake in a mould and glaze.
To provide
⅜ pound vegetable oil and 3 eggs ⅜ pound sugar, about ¾ glass ½ pound flour, about 1½ glasses | Mace 3–4 drops lemon oil Glaze separately |
Historical editorial note: The source calls the fat vegetable oil and describes beating it as if solid; retain the historical wording.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2094. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.