Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
  2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• Pour batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.