Prince of Wales Cake(Dates from 1860'S)

Beat 6 eggs very lightly and add them to 1/2 pound of butter. Work until light.

Beat all together until light and gradually put in 1 pound of flour containing 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 cup water.

Stir into the batter one teaspoon each of the ground cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg.

Cut into small pieces the 1/2 pound of citron and 1 pound of seedless raisins.

Wash and dry one pound currants.

Stir into the batter and bake in a quicker oven than necessary for other cakes, covering the top to prevent burning.

Bake until done.