Opal's Pound Cake

1 c. butter

1 2/3 c. sugar

5 eggs

2 c. cake flour (I use reg. flour)

yellow cake coloring (optional, I don't use)

1 to 2 tsp vanilla extract (or lemon or almond flavoring)

dash of salt

Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add flour; beat well. The more beating the better. Bake 50 minutes, 350.