144.—Two and Three Pound Cakes.
2 lbs. 4 ozs. of butter, 2 lbs. of sugar, 16 eggs, 2 lbs. 6 ozs. of flour, 3 lbs. 8 ozs. of currants, 1 lb. 8 ozs. of orange, lemon, and citron; almonds and brandy if required; ¾ oz. of cream of tartar and carbonate of soda. Proceed as directed.