Heat oven to 180C
Grease and line a1lb loaf tin
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add in the golden syrup and eggs ( 1 at a time ) beating after adding each egg
Add the vanilla
Now add the sieved flour and baking powder
Mix well, pour into prepared tin
Bake for 30 minutes until risen and golden brown
Cool in tin for 5 minutes before turning onto a cooling rack
Serve in slices