Instructions

• Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
• Beat the butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
• Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, and mix just until smooth.
• Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, until the tops spring back and a tester comes out clean.
• Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.
• Beat the powdered sugar, remaining butter, vanilla, and cream into a smooth frosting. Fill, stack, and frost the cooled layers.