2 sticks butter, softened
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted Swan's Down cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. milk
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream the butter. Add the sugar, and continue beating until smooth. Stir in milk. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Stir the flour and baking powder until well blended. Grease a 13-inch loaf pan. Pour batter into pan and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes or use a cake tester.