A pound of this, a pound of that...

Really fun to do with kids that like to measure. 

Lemon Zest Pound Cake
makes 2 loaf pan cakes

Ingredients:
1 lb butter 
1 lb sugar (2 cups)
1 lb large eggs (about 9)
1tsp vanilla
zest from 1 lemon 
1 lb well sifted flour (about 4 cups)


Cream the butter and slowly add the sugar. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla and lemon zest. Slowly add the flour at the lowest speed just until well incorporated. Pour into two greased loaf pans lined with parchment. 
Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. After 1 hour, check with a toothpick. If not done, keep checking in 10 minute increments. 
Remove from oven, let sit for 10 minutes and remove from loaf pan to a cooling rack.