2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. butter, softened
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1/2 c. milk

Dump all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Using electric mixer, beat for 20 minutes. Pour batter into ungreased tube pan and place in COLD oven. Turn oven on to 350 degrees and bake approximately 1 1/4 hours.

Cool for 30 minutes then remove from pan. When completely cooled, sprinkle with 10X sugar or icing. This is a great cake for adding to the batter, nuts, mini chocolate chips, etc.

Variation: use 1/4 pound butter and 1/2 cup shortening.