Put butter, sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl. Butter should be softened
Beat them till they are creamy
Add egg yolks to this mixture and beat them
Sieve together flour, baking powder and salt and add to the mixture
Beat them till they are mixed well
Add beaten egg whites to the mixture in two or three portions.
Fold them into the mixture carefully
Grease the mold and use greased butter paper so that its easier to take the cake out once baked
Pour the mixture into the mold
Garnish it with your desired topping
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes or till its fully baked and the stick comes out clean. (The time of baking depends on the temperature of your oven)