2/3 c. soft butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour three 8 x 1 1/2-inch layer pans. Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat 5 minutes (high speed on mixer). Sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with milk (start and end with dry ingredients). Beat on low speed just until smooth. Pour in prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with your favorite icing.