Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Bring butter and eggs to room temperature.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
3. 3
   In mixer, beat butter for 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add sugar to butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on medium to high until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in vanilla and almond extract.
6. 6
   Add eggs one at a time, beating one minute after each addition.
7. 7
   Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on medium speed until combined.
8. 8
   Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 325° for 55 to 65 minutes or until cake is done.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from pan.