Was the 1796 pound cake actually a cookie?
Step into the eighteenth century to recreate a recipe from Amelia Simmons's 1796 cookbook, American Cookery. This video explores the origins of the traditional pound cake and investigates whether historical text suggests it was originally intended as a cupcake or cookie.
The recipe featured in this video is sourced from the 1796 publication American Cookery by Amelia Simmons. While modern interpretations focus on the large, dense loaf, the original text contains clues suggesting the dish may have been prepared as smaller portions, such as cookies or cupcakes.
Source: 1796 Pound Cakes! - 18th Century Cooking
