The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2128 — Rice-Flour Cake
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2128 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cream nine yolks with one and a half glasses sugar until pale; add a quarter pound ground almonds, cardamom and a little vanilla.
Fold in nine whipped whites, gradually adding one pound rice flour.
Pour into a buttered sugar-dusted pan and bake.
To provide
For six people: 3 eggs and ½ glass sugar ¼ glass almonds and cardamom | Vanilla and ⅓ pound rice flour ½ spoonful butter and 2–3 sugar lumps Glaze |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2128. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.