INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb butter
  • 1 lb sugar
  • 1 lb cake flour (4 cups)
  • 10 eggs , separated
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1/4 teaspoon mace

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F and grease/flour two loaf pans.
  2. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
  3. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
  4. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; add to creamed mixture.
  5. Add brandy.
  6. Sift flour and mace; add alternately with stiffly beaten egg whites.
  7. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 90 minutes.