German Gold Poundcake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt pan or two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
3. 3
   Into large bowl measure sugar and butter; with mixer at high speed, beat until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add flour and rest of ingredients; at low speed, beat until well mixed, constantly scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula.
5. 5
   Beat at high speed for 4 minutes, occasionally scraping the bowl.
6. 6
   Pour batter into pan and bake in Bundt pan 1 hour or in loaf pans for 45 to 50 minutes (until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean).
7. 7
   Cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan; cool on rack.
8. 8
   (Ice it if so desired.)