Favorite Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer, about 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating until yellow disappears.
4. 4
   Combine flour and soda, gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Mix at lowest speed just until blended after each addition.
6. 6
   Stir in flavorings.
7. 7
   Spoon batter into a greased and floured 13-cup Bundt pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Yields one (10-inch) cake.