Orange Cheese-Cake
244. A quarter of a pound of butter,
A quarter of a pound of sugar,
Three eggs,
A wine glass of milk or cream,
Two ounces of sponge cake,
The rind of one orange grated,
Half a nutmeg,
One table spoonful of brandy, or two of rose water.
Pour the milk or cream over the sponge cake to moisten it. Then stir together your butter and sugar, whisk your eggs, mash the cake very fine, and mix all together with the liquor and spice.
Line your pie plates with paste, fill with the mixture, and bake in a moderate oven.