Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 3 cup sugar
- 3 cup plain flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 of small carton of whipping cream
Instructions
Let all come to room temperature. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add 1 cup flour, then 1/2 of whipping cream, then 1 cup flour and rest of whipping cream, then finish with flour. Add flavorings and baking powder. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Start in cold oven at 325 for 1 hour and 15 minutes, check for doneness, cook another 15 minutes if needed. Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese softened 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1 lb box powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Mix all together, spread on cake, sprinkle with chopped nuts.