2/3 c. butter, softened
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. milk
2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
French Silk Frosting (below)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour baking pan, 13x9x2 inches or 3 round layer pans, 8 x 1 1/2 inches.

In large mixer bowl, mix butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Beat 5 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

On low speed, mix in flour, baking powder and salt alternately with milk. Pour batter into pan(s).

Bake oblong 45 to 50 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake. Frost with French Silk Frosting.

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

FRENCH SILK FROSTING:

2 2/3 c. confectioners' sugar
2/3 c. soft butter
2 tbsp. milk
2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate
3/4 tsp. vanilla