INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 2 cups sugar

• 4 eggs, unbeaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 3 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

Place butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using traditional beaters, cream butter and sugar on speed 3, until fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating approximately 1 minute after each addition. Add vanilla and beat for about 2 minutes. 

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat 3 minutes at speed 3. 

Place in a greased and floured tube pan and bake at 325°F for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.