General Directions for Making Cakes

The following should be read with care and implicitly followed:

A large earthen bowl is the best for mixing and beating Cakes and for beating butter and sugar to a cream, as is required in making Rich Cakes, such as Pound Cakes, etc.

The hand is the best instrument for working the Cake, although a wooden spoon will be best for stirring in the ingredients. The spoon may be used also for beating, if you do not know how to use the hand dexterously.

Measure all ingredients carefully before beginning to make the Cake, and have all at hand, within reach.