Common Cake

Ingredients

• 1 pound of sugar
• 2 pounds of flour
• 1 pound of butter
• 5 egg yolks
• 8 tablespoons of cream
• 4 oz of brandy

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C).
2. Mix butter, cream, and sugar together in a large bowl.
3. Beat in egg yolks one at a time.
4. Mix in flour.
5. Stir in the brandy.
6. Cook in the oven for 50 minutes and until cooked through.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Kaylie Canerday
Louisiana Anthology
December 18, 2023