Easy Vanilla Layer Cake

What you'll need

• 2.5 cupsall-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoonsbaking powder
• 1/2 teaspoonsalt
• 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
• 1.75 cupssugar
• 4eggs
• 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
• 1 cupmilk
• as neededvanilla buttercream frosting

Let's cook

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
3. 3In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. 4Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. 5Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour, mixing just until combined.
6. 6Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. 7Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.