2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter or Crisco
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. plain flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar, eggs, salt, and butter until fluffy. Use high speed on mixer. Add other ingredients and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour into 3 greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees until done, approximately 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely.