In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder then set aside

In another bowl with whisk attachment cream the butter. Add sugar in and mix until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down and beat a few more seconds.

Add the eggs in one at a time while mixing at medium speed. Scrape the bowl down and beat until fully incorporated.

Add the buttermilk, and vanilla essence. Mix until incorporated. Scrape the bowl down

Add the flour mixture in and mix until combined.

Bake at 350F or 177°C for about 40 minutes or until the center is set and a skewer comes out clean