Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Let me know if you’d like a flavored version—like lemon, chocolate swirl, or marble!