Orange and Mace Pound Cake

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 9 X 5 X 3 inch pan, or 9-10 inch round pan. Sift flour, salt and mace into bowl and set aside. Beat butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar and cream together for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cognac and grated orange zest. With mixer on low, gradually add flour and beat until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool completely. Stores well.