Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Separate eggs.
2. 2
   Whip the egg whites and add 6 level tablespoonfuls of sugar while beating.
3. 3
   Place this mixture in the refrigerator until the rest of the cake is mixed.
4. 4
   Cream the butter, gradually, and the rest of the sugar and whip until light. Add egg yolks about 2 at a time, beaten well after each addition. Add flour and cream alternately.
5. 5
   Whip until the mixture is as light as possible, and it takes a few minutes on the electric mixer or longer by hand.
6. 6
   (I use the electric mixer on low speed for 10 minutes.)
7. 7
   Then with mixer on low speed, whip in egg whites only long enough to mix well.
8. 8
   Pour batter into greased tube pan 10 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep.
9. 9
   Bake as you would an angel food.
10. 10
    Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes at 300°.
11. 11
    This cake is supposed to fall which makes it better.