2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
4 tbsp. butter
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Heat milk and butter until butter melts; keep hot. Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored, about 3 minutes on high speed of electric mixer. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly at medium speed for 4-5 minutes. Add sifted dry ingredients to egg mixture; stir just until blended. Stir in hot milk mixture and vanilla; blend well.

Turn batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Don't invert; cool in pan.