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Ingredients
- 2 c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 c sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean OR 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 1 c (2sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 eggs
- confectioners sugar(optional)
Preparation
Step 1
1) heat oven to 350. grease and flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
2) sift together flour, baking powder and salt onto waxed paper.
3) combine 1/3 c sugar and vanilla bean in blender. whirl for 1-2 minutes or until bean is finely ground.
4) beat together butter, vanilla flavored sugar, remaining sugar (and vanilla extract if using instead of vanilla bean), in small bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. add eggs one at a time; beat 30 seconds after each addition.
5) on lowest speed, beat in flour mixture just until blended. scrape into prepared pan.
6) bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7) cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. remove cake from pan to rack to cool completely. (can be double wrapped and frozen for up to 2 months at this point) to serve, sprinkle confectioners sugar if you wish, and slice.