Traditional Pound Cake

• self-raising flour½ lb (8 oz)
• butter½ lb (8 oz)
• eggs½ lb (4 ea.)
• caster sugar½ lb (8 oz)
• vanilla extract (optional)1 tsp
• assorted dried fruit/glacé cherries (optional)½ lb

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1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. 3Beat in eggs and add vanilla extract.
4. 4Gradually sift in the flour.
5. 5Fold in dried fruit if using.
6. 6Transfer batter to a greased and floured baking pan.
7. 7Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. 35:00