Lemon Nutmeg Brandy Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb unsalted butter
• 1 lb granulated sugar
• 1 lb all-purpose flour
• 10 large eggs
• Grated lemon peel
• Ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp brandy
• Butter for greasing pan

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a loaf pan.
2. 2 Wash salt from butter, then beat with sugar until light and creamy.
3. 3 Sift flour. Beat eggs, separating whites and yolks.
4. 4 Alternately add flour and eggs to butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. 5 Stir in lemon peel, nutmeg, and brandy.
6. 6 Pour into pan and bake for 1 hour until a knife inserted comes out clean.
7. 7 Cool slightly before icing.