Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Mix in the vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool:

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve:

Once cooled, you can frost the cake with your favorite icing or dust it with powdered sugar.

Enjoy your simple and delicious cake!