Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream thoroughly with electric mixer, butter, (when you think you have creamed it enough, cream it some more!
2. 2
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3. 3
   Slowly dribble in the sugar, beating and creaming well.
4. 4
   Cream for a couple of minutes after the sugar is all inches.
5. 5
   Beat in one at a time the 9 eggs, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Add the vanilla and mace.
7. 7
   Add brandy if using.
8. 8
   Resift the flour with the cream of tartar and salt.
9. 9
   Dribble in the sifted ingredients slowly, at lowest speed, mixing until thoroughly blended only.
10. 10
    Pour the batter into 2 greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans lined with buttered, heavy waxed paper.
11. 11
    Allow the paper to project over the sides of the pan, for easy removal.
12. 12
    Bake the cake in a slow oven 325F for about 1 hour.
13. 13
    Tester inserted in centre should come out clean.
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    Variation: Add to half the mixture 1/2 cup each of floured candied cherries, pineapple, citron and white raisins and have a delicious fruit cake.