Pound Cake

BASIC POUND CAKE

Ingredients


1lb (16 oz) self raising flour
1lb (16 oz)  sugar
1lb (8 large eggs) eggs
1lb (16 oz) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)


Time - 30 minutes - 1 hour
Serves: 8


Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/ Gas Mark 4.

2. Measure all the butter into a large bowl and mix until light.

3. Add the sugar to the butter and beat it until fluffy.

4. Break the eggs into a small bowl, lightly whisk and then add to the mixture.

5. Add the vanilla extract, mix well, and the place into the oven for 30 minutes.

6. When baked, take out and place on a wire rack to cool down.

7. Enjoy ( ;