154.—Genoa Cake.
1 lb. of butter, 1 lb. of sugar, 1¼ lb. of flour, 1 lb. of eggs, 2½ lbs. of currants, washed and picked, 1½ lb. of orange peel. Bake in a small square-edged tin. Proceed as before directed. When nicely in the tin have prepared some blanched and chopped almonds, strew them rather thickly on the top, and bake in a moderate oven.
155.—Rice Cake (Scotch Mixture).
2 lbs. of butter, 2 lbs. of sugar, 2¼ lbs. of flour, ¼ lb. of rice flour, 20 eggs, essence of lemon. Proceed as before directed.
156.—Madeira Cake (Scotch Mixture).
1¼ lb. of butter, 1¾ lb. of sugar, 2¼ lbs. of flour, 20 eggs, a small pinch of tartaric acid and carbonate of soda. Proceed as before directed.