Put the butter with the sugar in the mixer and beat for about 10 minutes, until the butter is creamy and soft. Star at low speed and when the sugar is mixed with the butter turn the speed to high.
Turn the beater down to slow speed again and add a third of the flour, then a third of the milk and two eggs, then a third of the flour, and so on, until all the ingredients blend completely.
Add the vanilla and keep beating until everything is mixed.
Transfer to a greased Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour. Cool in cooling racks.
Unmold and serve with vanilla ice cream. Ideal for teatime or with coffee.
Recipe by PERU DELIGHTS at https://perudelights.com/vanilla-cake-a-family-recipe/