Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

Line a loaf pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on the sides, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

Add flour and salt gradually until just combined, scraping down sides as needed.

Step 5

Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing out top.

Step 6

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool on rack in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan and cool completely.