Pecan Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter until smooth.
2. 2
   Add 2 eggs at a time.
3. 3
   Blend until smooth.
4. 4
   Add sugar gradually; blend thoroughly.
5. 5
   Fill sugar box 3/4 full with all-purpose flour.
6. 6
   Add gradually and cream to butter mixture.
7. 7
   Add vanilla; blend and add pecans and fold into mixture.
8. 8
   Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 325° for 1 hour. Could take 1 1/4 hours according to oven.
9. 9
   Top will crack as most pound cakes do.