Old-Fashioned Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 large eggs
5 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
dash of salt

Preparation

Whip butter, then add sugar and cream together.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Sift together separately the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture 1/3 to 1/2 at a time.
Mix well between each addition.
Add vanilla and mix well.
Spray a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and spoon in cake mixture.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for about 90 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.