Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and thoroughly grease your pan, especially if you are using a bundt pan or loaf pan with an intricate design.
Combine the butter and sugar, mixing well until it is a creamy consistency
Combine flour, salt, baking powder in a separate bowl, stir until combined
Add eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, mix until combined
Add butter and vanilla extract
Add half of the milk then Gradually add about half of the flour mixture in
Add the rest of the milk, followed by the rest of the flour mixture
Once well combined, pour the mixture into the greased pan, and bake for about one hour.
To check if its cooked, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center, it should come out clean. Cook times vary depending on the pan used and the oven, so it may need slightly more time.