Pound Cake

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon or almond extract (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 pt. sour cream
  • 3 c. plain flour, sifted twice

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
  3. 3
    Add flavorings.
  4. 4
    Add baking soda to flour.
  5. 5
    Alternately add flour and sour cream to creamed mixture.
  6. 6
    Beat egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into mixture.
  7. 7
    Pour into a greased and floured tube pan and bake at 300° to 325° for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  8. 8
    It should have a nice brown crust on top.

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