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Pound Cake (Mina)

Source: Nana
 
1 c butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c milk (or buttermilk)
 
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
 
Cream butter until soft and fluffy.
 
Add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, creaming thoroughly after each addition.
 
Add vanilla, blending well.
 
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.
 
Alternately add flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour.  Beat well after each addition.  Prolonged beating and creaming of all ingredients is essential if making a good pound cake.
 
Bake in 325 degrees for 1 hour + 15 minutes or until done.  Bake in butter and sprinkle or dust in loaf pan.  Cool 15 minutes in pan.