3/4 lb. butter
6 eggs
3 c. flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients in large bowl. Mix for 20 minutes. Put in cold oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Test with toothpick, if still wet, leave in oven for 10 more minutes.