Lemon Cake No. 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 3 cups Sugar
• 7 Eggs
• 1.5 pints Flour
• 1 teaspoon Royal Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Royal Extract of Lemon

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, rub together the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
2. 2Add the eggs, two at a time, beating for 5 minutes between each addition.
3. 3Add the flour, sifted with the baking powder, and the lemon extract to the batter. Mix until just combined into a medium batter.
4. 4Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into a paper-lined tin and bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.