Classic Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line bottom of a 9 by 5 by 3 loaf pan with waxed paper; grease paper well, also sides of pan.
3. 3
   Sift flour, salt and nutmeg together and set aside.
4. 4
   Cream butter until light, then add sugar slowly, creaming until fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat egg yolks until thick and light, then add to butter mixture, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Blend flour in gradually, then mix in vanilla and beat just until smooth.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold gently into batter.
8. 8
   Spoon into pan and bake 65-70 minutes until cake pulls slightly from sides of pan.
9. 9
   Cool upright in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes; carefully turn out, peel off waxed paper, turn cake right-side-up, then cool thoroughly before slicing.