Pound Cake Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
4 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Bring butter and eggs to room temperature.
Grease and flour 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Stir together flour, baking powder and nutmeg if used.
Beat butter on medium speed about 30 seconds, until softened.
Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time. Beat 6 minutes.
Add vanilla.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Gradually add flour.
Beat on low speed until blended.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 55 to 65 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes in pan; finish cooling on wire rack.