Mr. Food: Million Dollar Pound Cake

12 servings

1 pound butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter; gradually add the sugar, beating with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
   
   
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Gradually add the flour alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour and mixing well after each addition. Mix in the almond and vanilla extracts.
   
   
4. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes then remove to a wire rack.