Confederate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cupfuls Butter
• 2 cupfuls Sugar
• 10 count Eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoonful Baking Powder (Originally Royal Baking Powder.)
• 1 1/2 pints Flour

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, rub the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. This may take a few minutes.
2. 2Add the eggs, two at a time, beating for 10 minutes after the first two additions, and 5 minutes after each subsequent addition.
3. 3Sift the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
4. 4Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a smooth batter forms.
5. 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into small, paper-lined tins. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.