Luxe Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the center of the oven; preheat oven to 325°; grease the inside of a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; whisk to combine; set aside.
3. 3
   In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter at medium speed, for about 5 minutes, until very creamy.
4. 4
   Add the sugar in 4 additions, beating for 1 minute after each one, or until light.
5. 5
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
6. 6
   Beat in the vanilla and almond extract.
7. 7
   At low speed, beat in the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating it with the cream in two additions; scrape down the sides of the bowl thoroughly after each addition.
8. 8
   Beat for 30-45 seconds longer; scrape the batter evenly into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until it is golden on top and a pick comes out clean.
10. 10
    The cake should pull away slightly from the sides of the pan.
11. 11
    Cool the cake in the pan on a rack for 10-12 minutes.
12. 12
    Carefully invert cake onto another rack; let cool completely.
13. 13
    Sift powdered sugar over the top just before serving.