INGREDIENTS
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At the heavy end of the butter cake spectrum is the pound cake, the original or "grandmother" of all butter cakes.
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This cake is incredibly rich, but fortunately, a very thin slice goes a long, long way.
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2 cups (4 sticks) butter
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2 to 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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8 extra large or 9 large eggs
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4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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3 tablespoons brandy or sherry
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2 teaspoons vanilla, almond or other flavoring
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