Cumberland Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs of flour.
• 1 lb of sugar
• 12 ounces of butter
• 10 eggs
• 1 glass of orange or lemon brandy
• A few cloves, mace, or nutmeg

Directions

1. Mix the flour and sugar together.
2. Melt the butter in a microwave for around 30 seconds.
3. Mix in the butter with flour and sugar.
4. Mix in the eggs, your choice of brandy, and spices.
5. Stir all ingredients.
6. Beat as a poundcake.
7. Bake in small tins.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Alana McGee
Louisiana Anthology
July 16, 2019