2 pounds best stoned raisins.
2 pounds currants.
1 pound citron.
12 eggs.
1 pound fresh butter.
1 pound loaf sugar.
1 pound flour.
Make the batter as you would for nice cake, and before adding the fruit, stir into the batter—
4½ teaspoonfuls cream of tartar.
1½ teaspoonful soda.