The secret of making good sponge cake lies in putting the flour in the last minute before it goes into the oven, and having a good bake.
Bridget’s Bread Cake (excellent).
Three cups of dough, very light.
Three cups of sugar.
One cup of butter.
Three eggs. A nutmeg. Raisins.
One teaspoonful of pearlash, dissolved in a little hot water.
Rub the butter and sugar together, add the eggs and spice, and mix all thoroughly with the dough. Beat it well, and pour into the pans. It will do to bake it immediately, but the cake will be lighter if it stands a short time to rise, before putting it into the oven. It is an excellent cake for common use.
It is very important that the ingredients should be thoroughly mixed with the dough.