The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3195 — Lemon Cake with Frankfurt Baking Powder
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3195 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Beat ¼ pound butter and 4 yolks until pale with ¼ pound (½ glass) sugar. Add ¾ pound flour while gradually pouring in 4 tablespoons milk.
Add 4 drops lemon oil. Beat 4 whites to a foam while sifting in 7 level teaspoons Frankfurt baking powder. Transfer to a generously greased and flour-coated mould and bake for half an hour.
A vershok of pounded vanilla may replace the lemon oil.
Historical editorial note: Frankfurt baking powder is a historical leavening preparation; its composition may differ from modern baking powder.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3195. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.