Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 300°. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour; blend well.
5. 5
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake 2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool in pan 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. 8
   Makes 12 to 14 servings.