Tipsy Cake

A cake that is 3 or 4 days old. Cut the bottom of the cake level to make it stand firm in the mould. Make a small hole in the centre, pour in and cover the cake with sufficient wine mixed with 6 tablespoonfuls of brandy to soak it nicely. When the cake is well soaked **** and cut 2 ozs of sweet almonds into strips. Stick theses all over the cake. Pour over 1 pint of good custard. Allow two hours to soak the cake.