Sieve maida and baking powder twice for even distribution. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

Beat the eggs until fluffy.

Then add milk to eggs, then add this to the butter sugar mixture and mix well.

Then add maida baking powder mixture in batches.

The batter should resemble like the one shown below(very creamy batter).

Preheat the oven at 176 deg C for 10mins.

Meanwhile grease the pan with butter and sprinkle little maida over it. Then tap to remove the excess.

Now pour the batter into the pan and bake the cake at 176 deg C for 35-40mins or until the top turns golden brown.

You can insert a tooth pick and check, if it comes out clean then your cake is ready.

Keep aside for 10mins then invert. Cool down completely then cut into slices and enjoy Pound Cake.