Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Bring butter or margarine and eggs to room temperature.
3. 3
   Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
4. 4
   In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter or margarine on medium speed of electric mixer about 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Gradually add sugar, beating 6 minutes or until fluffy.
6. 6
   Add vanilla.
7. 7
   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each; scrape bowl frequently. Gradually add dry ingredients to egg mixture, beating on low speed just until thoroughly combined.
8. 8
   Turn batter into pan.
9. 9
   Bake in a 325° oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until done.
10. 10
    Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Remove from pan.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Makes 12 servings.