Book of American Baking / A Practical Guide Covering Various Branches of the Baking Industry, Including Cakes, Buns, and Pastry, Bread Making, Pie Baking, Etc.

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Spice Cakes.

• 2 lbs. Crumbs.
• ¾ lb. Lard.
• ¾ lb. Sugar.
• 10 or 11 Eggs.
• 1½ pts. Molasses.
• ½ oz. Soda.
• 1 oz. Cream of Tartar.
• 1½ pts. Water.
• 2¼ lbs. Flour.
• Spices.

The pans should be well greased. The tops are usually iced.