Ingredients:

For the Pound Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup vegetable shortening OR additional butter
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk OR buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter extract (optional but highly recommended)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Optional Vanilla Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

see continuation on next page