Buttermilk Pound Cake

Yield: 1 loaf

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp almond extract

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Cream the butter in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.

3. Gradually add the sugar, beating on medium speed until well blended.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.

6. Stir in flavourings.

7. Scrape the mixture into the pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

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