Step 1

Grease and flour tube pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition.

Step 4

Sift the flour and salt together and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the whipping cream.

Step 5

Mix until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Pour into prepared pan and place in a cold oven.

Step 8

Turn the oven to 300 and bake for 80 to 90 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool completely before removing from pan.

Step 10

Combine all glaze ingredients together with an electric mixer.

Step 11

Pour over the pound cake.