Southern Comfort Pound Cake by Grandma

Ingredients:

– 2 cups sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 5 large eggs
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a bundt or loaf pan with grease and flour.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and well-mixed.
3. Add eggs individually, beating after each addition.
4. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
6. Stir in vanilla extract for a fragrant finish.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top.
8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Slice, serve, and savor this Southern classic!