Pound Cake

This is the pound cake recipe I always use.

1 c butter, softened
4 eggs
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla

In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on med speed for 30 sec.

Gradually add sugar to butter, beating on med to high speed about 6 min total or til very light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low to med speed just til combined.

Pour batter into a greased 9x5x3" loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 55-65 min or til toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 min. Remove cake from pan. Cool thoroughly on wire rack. Makes 12 servings.