Pound Cake

• INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs (see Tips)
3 cups sifted cake flour 

 STEPS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray two 8x5-inch loaf pans with nonstick spray (best to use "baking spray," if you have it).

2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and salt. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat after each addition. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time.

3. Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake 60 to 75 minutes or until it tests done. Toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before slicing. If you'd like to freeze the cake, wrap in plastic wrap, then wrap in foil and freeze until ready for use (up to 2 months).

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Link(s) you may want to explore:

http://joythebaker.com/2009/09/how-to-make-cake-flour/