2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. buttermilk

Beat butter and sugars, add eggs. At low speed of mixer, beat in other ingredients. Spread in floured and greased 9 inch x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool and frost with your favorite frosting.