Double Vanilla Poundcake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour 9-inch tube pan.
3. 3
   In large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, stirring in a bit of the flour after the third egg.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour, mixing until well combined.
6. 6
   Scrape the insides from one inch of a vanilla bean and add along with the teaspoon of vanilla, blending well.
7. 7
   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour.
8. 8
   Remove from oven, let cool on wire rack about 15 minutes and unmold.
9. 9
   When cool, store covered with plastic wrap or foil.
10. 10
    Serve with fresh raspberries or vanilla ice cream.