Posted by: oktoc 08-06-99 4:58 PM
Mama's Pound Cake
1 c. butter (no substitutes), softened
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Prepare bundt pan by putting about 1 Tablespoon of butter in pan.
Cream softened butter and sugar about 10 minutes with mixer on high.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flavorings and flour; mixing in by hand or on a very slow mixer speed.
Do not overbeat while adding flour, but mix it well.
When adding eggs, place bundt pan in oven to melt butter and get pan hot.
Use a pastry brush to grease pan (need this step even if it's a no-stick bundt pan...don't leave it out) and pour any left over butter into cake mixture.
Pour batter in hot pan and bake for 1 hour and 5 to 10 minutes.
Cool in pan for about 10 minutes before removing.