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Common Seed-Cake

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Common Seed-Cake

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\"\" 72 \"\"
Recipe Score · Tried & True
⏱ Time
Rather more than 2 hours

🥘 Ingredients

1/2 quartern of dough, 1/4 lb. of good dripping, 6 oz. of moist sugar, 1/2 oz. of caraway seeds, 1 egg.

👨‍🍳 Method

If the dough is sent in from the baker's, put it in a basin covered with a cloth, and set it in a warm place to rise. Then with a wooden spoon beat the dripping to a liquid; add it, with the other ingredients, to the dough, and beat it until everything is very thoroughly mixed. Put it into a buttered tin, and bake the cake for rather more than 2 hours.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Daniel — Frugal Foodie
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
Quiet elegance from another century

I tried my hand at this Common Seed-Cake this week, and it was a delightful journey back in time. The recipe's simplicity was refreshing—I've grown accustomed to modern recipes with endless ingredients. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the caraway seeds; they lent an unexpected anise-like warmth that balanced the sweetness beautifully. I used stale breadcrumbs for the dough, as that's what I had on hand, and it worked a treat. This cake is perfect for the budget-conscious baker or the weeknight cook looking to impress with minimal effort. The process was straightforward, and the result was a dense, moist cake that kept well—ideal for afternoon teas or sneaky midnight snacks. The next time you find yourself with a bit of leftover bread and some basic pantry staples, give this a whirl. You'll be rewarded with a cake that's as economical as it is delicious.

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