Almond Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/8-1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, blend together butter and sugar.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Sift together dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Add to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.

6. 6

   Stir in the extracts and beat until smooth.

7. 7

   Butter the sides and bottom of a bundt pan.

8. 8

   Press almonds against sides.

9. 9

   Pour batter into the pan.

10. 10

    Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Let cake cool in pan 10 minuts then remove from pan and cool on a rack.

12. 12

    Dust with powdered sugar.