Classic Cream Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Do not preheat oven.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs one at a time.
4. 4
   Beat well after each addition. Blend in vanilla, sifted flour and salt together.
5. 5
   Add to creamed mixture, alternating with heavy cream, beginning and ending with flour.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Place in cold oven.
8. 8
   Turn oven to 325°.
9. 9
   Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool in pan 10 minutes.