1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Bake in 350 degree oven approximately 25 minutes (8x8 pan).

To change flavor of basic cake:

Add:

3 tablespoons cocoa or

1 teaspoons cinnamon and 2 cups apples, chopped or

1/2 cup black walnuts or

1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup crushed pineapple mixed together in bottom of pan.