Note: A pound cake is a thing of glory but you have to follow the directions to get there. No substituting margarine. No using extra butter because you don't believe in Crisco. If you won't let Crisco pass your lips then this recipe is not for you. The magic of this cake is from the combination of butter for flavor and shorting for tenderness. Read through the recipe before you start and follow the directions for "creaming" carefully. Pound cakes live or die by attention to detail.