Genuine, Truly Old Fashioned Pound Cake

(Gooseberry Patch Vol.2, Pg 118)

3 C. Flour                                        3 c. powdered sugar

1 t. baking powder                          2 t. vanilla

1/2 t. nutmeg                                   5 eggs

1/4 tsp. salt                                     3/4 c. half and half

1 1/2 c. butter

1. Grease and coat with granulated sugar two 8" loaf pans or a 10" fluted tube pan.

2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream together butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mixture should be light and fluffy.

5. Mix in half of the flour mixture until smooth. Blend in half and half. Beat in remaining dry ingredients until smooth.

6. Pour cake batter into pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 75 minutes (depending on the pan size) or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 min before removing from pan