1cupbutter or margarine, warmed to room temperature
1cupsugar
4largeeggs, warmed to room temperature
1½tspvanilla
1tspbaking powder
¼tspsalt
¼tspnutmeg
2cupsflour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F / 163°C. Grease and flour a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
Cream butter on medium speed until smooth, about a minute. Slowly add sugar. Beat on high until fluffy; about 6 minutes, scraping down batter frequently.
Add eggs one at a time, beating on high for 1 minute after each. Scrap batter down between each egg addition.
Continue beating wile adding the vanilla, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Turn mixer to slow speed and gradually add flour. Blend well.
Spread batter into pan.
Bake at 325°F / 163°C for 55 - 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to finish cooling.