Preheat oven to 325.

Combine butter and milk in a saucepan, bring to a boil (DO NOT BOIL)

In a separate bowl, beat eggs gradually adding sugar stirring constantly

Add vanilla

Sift flour & salt together in another bowl

Add to egg mixture

Beat until smooth

Gradually add milk and butter mixture beating well.

Add baking powder beating well again

Pour into well greased and floured tube cake pan or 2 8 or 9" pans

Bake 1 hour

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan

Serve warm with fruit, whipped cream or powdered sugar sprinkled on top

Note: Half the recipe and bake in 8-9 in square pan for 30 minutes