Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and grease a 10-cup tube pan with butter or baking spray;

Step 2

Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, and whisk together on medium-high speed until fluffy (at least 5 minutes);

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure they incorporate before adding the next;

Step 4

Add the flour, 100 grams at a time, mixing until just barely combined;

Step 5

Fold in the vanilla and salt, and transfer the batter to the pan;

Step 6

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean;

Step 7

Let it cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely;

Step 8

Slice the pound cake and serve it with cream, ice cream, chocolate sauce or with a but of sugar on top.