Virginia Pound Cake With Glaze
Ingredients
1 C. butter; softened
1 1/2 C. sugar
5 large eggs
2 C. cake flour; sifted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Glaze
1 Tbsp. butter
1 C. confectioner’s sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Beat butter and margarine until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat slowly for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg. Gradually beat in cake flour and add flavorings and blend. Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 1 hour. Glaze: Melt butter, stir in sugar and add the lemon juice. Bring to a boil then immediately pour over the warm cake. Punch holes in the cake with an ice pick if you prefer, before pouring on the glaze.
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