BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE -- 9X5X3-INCH LOAF SIZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F (325F glass or dark loaf pan).
• Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time.
• Add vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture.
• If desired, add TOASTED chopped pecans.
• Pour batter into pan.
• (CHECK CAKE AT 55 MINUTES FOR DONE-NESS) ~ Bake approximately one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
• Remove from pan and cool completely a wire rack. Serves 8.
• If desired, garnish with whipped cream and assorted berries.