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Just before putting into pans, add soda dissolved in hot water. Cover pans with buttered paper, and steam four hours. Finish cooking by leaving in a warm oven over night.
Imperial Cake
1/2 lb. butter
1/2 lb. sugar
Yolks 5 eggs
Whites 5 eggs
Grated rind 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 lb. raisins, seeded and cut in pieces
1/2 cup walnut meat, broken in pieces
1/2 lb. flour
1/4 teaspoon soda
Mix same as Pound Cake, adding raisins dredged with flour, and nuts at the last.