Vanilla Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add the sugar and mix for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla; mix for 1 minute, until well blended.
7. 7
   With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until completely blended.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool for 10 minutes before turning the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.