Virginia Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until light.
2. 2
   Add eggs (slightly beaten).
3. 3
   Add flour and milk (alternately), beating after each addition.
4. 4
   Add 1 teaspoon baking powder to the last cup of flour, stirring in the flavorings.
5. 5
   Baking in a well-greased and floured 9-inch tube pan, bake 45 minutes at 200°, then increase heat to 350° and bake until done, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
6. 6
   When done, cake will leave tester clean.
7. 7
   Cool in pan 15 minutes; turn out.