Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar6 eggs1 teaspoon almond extract3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltFresh raspberries and whipped cream, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat just until combined.

Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve with raspberries and whipped cream if desired.