Brandy Nutmeg Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb flour
• ¾ lb fresh butter, beaten to a cream
• ¾ lb lump sugar, finely pounded
• 9 eggs, whites and yolks beaten separately
• Nutmeg to taste
• 1 glass brandy

Method

1. 1 Beat the butter to a cream.
2. 2 Add the finely pounded sugar and mix well.
3. 3 Incorporate the egg yolks into the butter mixture.
4. 4 Fold in the flour and nutmeg.
5. 5 Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
6. 6 Stir in the brandy and bake in a moderate oven.