Double Vanilla Poundcake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease and flour 9-inch tube pan.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt.

4. 4

   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, stirring in a bit of the flour after the third egg.

5. 5

   Add remaining flour, mixing until well combined.

6. 6

   Scrape the insides from one inch of a vanilla bean and add along with the teaspoon of vanilla, blending well.

7. 7

   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour.

8. 8

   Remove from oven, let cool on wire rack about 15 minutes and unmold.

9. 9

   When cool, store covered with plastic wrap or foil.

10. 10

    Serve with fresh raspberries or vanilla ice cream.

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