Confusing 1800's cake recipe

[Marji]

It calls for their weight of pounded sugar, flour, and butter.
4 eggs whisked
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 buttered and floured 8" cake pans
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min.
When cooled place jam or.marmalade in between the 2 layers.

What does "their weight" mean?

 

[ChesterV]

Well, I did some quick online research, but didn't find anything really. The only thing I found was a similar recipe for a quarter pound each of flour, sugar, and butter.

So, I imagine that this recipe is for a heavy cake, with one pound each of flour, sugar, and butter.

 

[Marji]

Thanks!

 

[Becky]

Welcome to the forum Marji!

I've seen old recipes in the past where you weigh the eggs in their shells and use the same amount of sugar, flour and butter. I think that may be what is referred to in your recipe