- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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