1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
Preheat oven to 325°F
Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each
Mix in vanilla extract
Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually
Add milk and mix until just combined
Pour batter into the prepared pan
Bake for 60 to 75 minutes
Check doneness with a toothpick
Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes
Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack