Directions

• In an electric mixer, add butter and mix for 1-2 mins.
• During mixing on medium speed, gradually add sugar and mix for 7-8 mins.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, mix for 2-3 mins.
• In flour, add salt and baking powder, mix well.
• Gradually add flour mixture in butter mixture and mix for 1-2 mins, beating just until combined (do not over mix).
• Add vanilla extract and mix for 30 secs.
• Grease loaf pan with butter and sprinkle plain flour.
• Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
• Tap the pan against your countertop (tap-tap-tap-tap) to scare away any last few little air bubbles trapped within.
• Bake in pre heated oven at 170 C for 40-45 mins. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
• Remove the cake from oven, place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Cut into slices and serve.