Forgotten dessert that was a hit in the 80s and 90s

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Pour and Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as desired.