Classic Vanilla Layer Cake

1Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• For frosting: 1 1/2 cups butter, 6 cups powdered sugar, 4 tbsp milk, 2 tsp vanilla

2Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

5. 5

   Alternate adding flour mixture and milk in three additions.

6. 6

   Divide batter between pans and bake 28-32 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool completely before frosting.

8. 8

   For frosting: Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually, then milk and vanilla.

9. 9

   Frost between layers and cover entire cake.