Whipping Cream Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipping cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just blended. Fold in the whipping cream.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The pound cake gets its name from the original recipe which called for one pound each of butter, eggs, sugar, and flour.
• This cake is also known as a "whipping cream" or "creamed butter" cake.
• This cake can be served either plain or with a light glaze or drizzle of icing.
• This cake can also be served with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.