1 c. soft butter
1 1/3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
5 eggs
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Allow the butter to get soft. Put butter and flour in mixing bowl and mix 5 minutes on low speed. Add eggs, one at a time, blending each egg on low speed. Sift together the sugar, baking powder and salt. Add slowly to creamed mixture, add extract, mix 2 minutes after all the sugar mixture has been added. Turn into a greased and floured 10" tube pan. Bake in a moderately slow oven for 1 hour. Invert on cake rack to cool. Slice into thin wedges. Very rich cake. Serves 10 or more. Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.