Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.