3/4 lb. butter
3/4 c. milk
2 1/2 c. sugar
6 whole eggs
3 c. flour (unsifted)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Pinch salt

Put all ingredients into bowl. Beat 20 minutes at medium speed. Pour into ungreased large tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; then reduce heat to 325 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool in pan for 1 hour before removing.