Preheat oven to 350˚.
Prepare a loaf pan by spraying with non-stick spray and making a parchment sling.
I used a tea loaf pan that was 4” x 4” x 12” but you can use a standard loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter.
Add vanilla and eggs, beating well after each egg addition.
Add milk and vanilla to batter with mixer running.

Combine all the dry ingredients and stir well.
With the mixer running slowly, add flour mixture just until well-combined.
Pour into loaf pan and spread to even out.
Tap the pan onto the counter a few times to disperse air bubbles if there are any.
Bake for 50 mins, turn pan in oven and bake an additional 20 minutes.
Cool completely before removing from pan.
Serve with berries and cream or in your favorite dessert recipe.