Field Day Poundcake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter one 12-cup Bundt pan or two 8.5-inch-by-4.5-inch loaf pans, and set aside.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together the remaining butter and sugar.
4. 4
   Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Beat in the vanilla and salt.
6. 6
   Gently stir in the flour by hand, adding it very gradually; this will help to keep the cake tender.
7. 7
   Add the cream and stir just until thoroughly combined.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into the pan or pans and smooth the top.
9. 9
   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a rack to cool completely.