Elegant Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding 6 tablespoons of the sugar, then beating until stiff.
2. 2
   Put in refrigerator.
3. 3
   In your largest mixer bowl, cream the butter, adding the remaining sugar.
4. 4
   Beat egg yolks well; add.
5. 5
   Sift flour 3 times; measure.
6. 6
   Add flour and cream alternately to your sugar mixture, beating until very light (at least 8 to 10 minutes in mixer).
7. 7
   Add vanilla.
8. 8
   Fold egg whites in by hand, using an over-and-under method.