Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened3 cups sugar6 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup whole milkConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour alternately with milk, beating just until blended.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
