Confections Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl or mixer beat butter until creamy.
2. 2
   Gradually beat in sugar, beating well after each addition, until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. 4
   Beat in vanilla.
5. 5
   Gradually and gently stir in flour, blending just until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
6. 6
   Turn into well-buttered and lightly floured 3-quart fluted or plain tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated 300° oven 1 1/2 hours or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn out on rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with vanilla confectioners sugar.
12. 12
    Makes 24 slices.