Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
Notes:
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients. Cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, wrapped tightly in plastic.
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients. Cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, wrapped tightly in plastic.