Butter Cake

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

250 g (1 cup) butter or margarine 250 g (1¼ cups) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt