Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Beat eggs until foamy; add milk and vanilla and continue beating.

Add dry mixture to eggs, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

Pour into a greased 9-inch loaf pan and bake for 1-1/2 hours.

Idea: For a fruit shortcake, pour batter into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. When cook, cut cake into 2-inch squares. Slice each square in half, fill with berries and juice, and replace top half. Cover with sweetened whipped cream.

batter before baking.