Field Day Poundcake

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter one 12-cup Bundt pan or two 8.5-inch-by-4.5-inch loaf pans, and set aside.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together the remaining butter and sugar.

4. 4

   Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Beat in the vanilla and salt.

6. 6

   Gently stir in the flour by hand, adding it very gradually; this will help to keep the cake tender.

7. 7

   Add the cream and stir just until thoroughly combined.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the pan or pans and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a rack to cool completely.

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