1/2 lb. butter
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
4 eggs
3 c. flour (sifted)
1 tsp. baking powder
Dash of salt
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven 375 degrees.

Cream butter. Add confectioners' sugar plus 4 eggs. Mix well. Sift flour, baking powder and salt and add alternately with milk. Add vanilla and mix well. Bake in tube or loaf pan at 375 degrees for approximately 1 hour.