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THINGS MOTHER USED TO MAKE
stiff froth. To make a very good cake, the butter and sugar should be creamed with the hand. Citron also makes it very nice.
Sponge Cake, No. 1
| 3 Eggs | 1½ Cupfuls of Flour |
| 1½ Cupfuls of Sugar | 1 Teaspoonful of Cream |
| ½ Cupful of Water | of Tartar |
| Pinch of Salt | ½ Teaspoonful of Soda |
Beat eggs and sugar together, add water and salt, then put soda and cream of tartar into the dry flour. Beat all together. Bake slowly.
Sponge Cake, No. 2, Grandmother’s Rule
| 4 Eggs | 1 Cupful of Flour |
| Pinch of Salt | 1 Teaspoonful of Baking- |
| 1 Cupful of Sugar | powder |
Beat the eggs ten minutes, add sugar, and beat again. Then add the flour, into which has been stirred the baking-powder. Stir all together and flavor. Bake in a moderate oven.
