Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

Butter and lightly flour two loaf pans.

Step 3

Sift the cake flour once and then measure. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar, beating on medium speed until creamy.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, blending after each addition.

Step 6

Add the sifted cake flour and whipping cream alternately to the bowl while beating on low speed. Mix until just combined. Over-beating will yield a dry and heavy cake.

Step 7

Add the vanilla. For richer flavor, add an additional 1 tsp. vanilla extract.

Step 8

Pour into prepared loaf pans.

Step 9

Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Cool in pans on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.

Step 12

Prepare glaze, if desired, by combining listed ingredients and mixing thoroughly. Spread on top of the cooled cakes and serve.