The Blue Grass Cook Book

page 246

      BLACK CAKE (No. 2)
Mrs. Henry C. Buckner

  1 pound of browned flour,

  1 pound of sugar,

  1 1/4 pounds of butter,

  13 eggs,

  4 pounds of raisins,

  2 pounds of currants,

  1 pound of citron,

  2/1 pint of whisky,

  1 nutmeg,

  1 teaspoon of cinnamon,

  1/2 teaspoon of mace,

  1/2 teaspoon of cloves,

  1 pint of acid cherry preserves.

Just before putting in the oven, stir in a small teacup of vinegar with 1
teaspoon of soda.

Bake 4 or 5 hours in a moderate oven.

      BLACKBERRY CAKE
Mrs. Mary E. Goddard

  3 eggs,

  1 cup of sugar,

  3/4 cup of butter,

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