Preheat oven to 180 C or 350 F. Line the bottom of a 7 or 8 inch round cake pan with parchment.

Sift the flour twice or thrice. Keep aside.

In a bowl, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the eggs at medium speed until foamy and yellow.

Add the sugar and beat until light and tripled in volume.

Add the vanilla and salt. Beat for a minute.

Sift in the flour and fold it gently until incorporated.

Immediately pour batter into prepared pan and tap gently against counter.

Bake for 22-25 minutes until top is browned and a toothpick inserted comes out dry.

Cool for 10 minutes in pan , remove and cool completely on a wire rack.