Just-Married Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan.
3. 3
   Using a heavy-duty mixer, cream the margarine and sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   One at a time, break the eggs into a small bowl, then add one at a time to the batter, beating only as long as it takes to break another egg into the small bowl between additions.
5. 5
   Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Measure the sifted flour into the empty confectioners sugar box, filling it to the top.
7. 7
   Add the flour to the sugar and egg mixture, stirring gently on low speed.
8. 8
   Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl.
9. 9
   Add the vanilla and mix again.
10. 10
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the center is set.
11. 11
    Check for doneness by touching the surface lightly with your fingertip or by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
12. 12
    Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a thin knife or spatula between the cake and the pan to loosen the edges and invert the cake onto a wire rack.
13. 13
    I cant believe I made this cake!