1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs
5 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour and milk alternately until completely mixed. Add vanilla or lemon extract.

Bake in two greased and floured loaf pans in a preheated 350°F oven for 45-60 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing. Top loaves with confectioners icing.