Grandma'S Pound Cake(Makes 20 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (4 sticks) butter, softened
1 lb. (2 1/2 c.) sugar
1 lb. (8) large eggs
1 lb. (4 c.) unsifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. vanilla extract or brandy
1/2 tsp. nutmeg or 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
In large bowl of electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs 2 at a time, beating until very light and fluffy.
Add flour and flavorings all at once.
Stir in gently just until well combined.
Turn into prepare pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 80 to 90 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes in pan.
Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.