Directions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternate Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
7. Pour and Smooth: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cooling Time: Allow the pound cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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