Ingredients
Butter - 170 gms / 6 oz
Flour/ Maida - 170 gms / 6 oz
Castor sugar - 170 gms / 6 oz
Baking powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
Eggs - 3

Method
1. First sieve the maida with baking powder three times.
2. Take butter and sugar in a bowl and beat it till light and fluffy.
3. Then beat the eggs together and add it along with  the flour alternatively to the mixture. Take little quantity at a time.
4. Add vanilla essence. Put in a greased tin. Bake at 200 ^o C/ 390 ^o F for 20-25 minutes or until done.