This pound cake has an incredible dense, tight texture with a lovely crispy top. It's one of my favorites! Mile High Buttermilk Pound Cake 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 4 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 8 large eggs, room temperature 4 1/2 cups cake flour or White Lily All Purpose Flour 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare Old Country Kitchenware square tube pan by brushing with pan coat (if using two piece pa