Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.