Our Favorite Pound Cake

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 4x confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. mace
  • 3/4 lb. (1 1/2 c.) butter or margarine
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Blend sugar, salt and mace in large mixing bowl. Cream the sugar mixture and butter until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add extracts. Beat eggs into mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3
    Add parts of flour and milk to creamed mixture alternately, blending well after each addition.
  4. 4
    When smooth, turn batter into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  5. 5
    Bake in a moderate oven at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean and cake is golden brown.
  6. 6
    Allow cake to cool 5 minutes in pan. Turn out on cooling rack.
  7. 7
    Cool thoroughly.

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