Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Grease and flour a tube pan.

Step 3

Cream the butter and sugar. The mixture should be light in color, like a pale yellow.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time. Continue to mix until the egg disappears completely into the mixture.

Step 5

Slowly incorporate the flour into the mixture one 1/2 cup at a time.

Step 6

Bake for 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow to cool in the pan 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack and let cool completely.