3 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. butter (butter)
3 eggs
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine dry ingredients, then cut in butter until a coarse meal consistency. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into dry mixture. Pour into 2 well buttered 9 inch cake pans. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.