Directions

Prepare the Pan and Oven:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it.

Combine the Dry Ingredients:

3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

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

Add the Eggs and Vanilla:

5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Mix with Dry Ingredients and Milk:

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Prepare the Cake:

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

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

9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.