Grandmothers Butter Pound Cake

Submitted by Mimigooge on June 15, 2015 - 7:00pm

Summary

Yield
SourceEffie Temple
Prep Time2 1/2 hours
CategoryCakes
CuisineAmerican
Tagsdesserts

Description

An old family recipe spanning four generations with classic texture and buttery taste - great for dessert or breakfast.  Also great with fresh fruit or ice cream. 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 lb butter(softened)
  • 3 cups flour (all purpose)
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 9 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar together with electric mixer until fluffy.  Add cream of tartar to flour. Alternately add flour mixture and eggs one at a time mixing well. Add vanilla and mix well. Pour into angel food cake pan with removable bottom and bake at 275 degrees for 2 hrs 10 min.  Be careful not to over cook! Cool in pan for an hour before removing.  

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