Aunt E.C.'s Pound Cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 325.

Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.

Cream butter and sugar together in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add flour, beating until well blended.

Spoon batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted one inch from edge comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes; turn out onto wire rack and cool completely.

Dust with icing sugar if desired.