One Step Pound Cake

This is Louise's original pound cake recipe with a few variations listed at the bottom.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 60-70 minutes

2 1/4 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp grated lemon peel

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup butter, softened

1 (8 oz) container sour cream

3 eggs

Grease and flour a 12-cup (10-inch) Bundt or Tube pan.  Preheat oven to 325F.  Blend all ingredients at low speed of electric mixer.  Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.  Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until top of cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool cake upright in pan for 15 minutes; remove from pan.  Cool completely.  Dust top with powdered sugar, icing, or leave plain.

Variations:
Substitute orange peel for lemon peel
Add a small package instant lemon with the rest of the ingredients
Glaze top with a lemon glaze
Omit lemon peel and add a small package instant vanilla pudding to recipe