Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Use an electric mixer for best results.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract (1 tsp).

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder (1 tsp), and salt (½ tsp).

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

No streaks of flour remaining

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Golden brown crust • Cake springs back lightly when touched

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.