The Best White Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Grease and flour pans lightly. I used 2 9" square. You should be able to use 2 8"-9" rounds just fine.

3. 3

   Cream together butter & extract.

4. 4

   Add sugar slowly until all is added and it is mixed well.

5. 5

   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl sift flour, baking powder and salt together twice.

7. 7

   Now add flour mixture, alternating between the milk and flour. Mixing well after each again.

8. 8

   Pour equal amounts into each pan and give it a tap on the counter to remove any air pockets.

9. 9

   Start checking at 25 minutes to prevent burning on the bottom and sides.

10. 10

    Keep checking every 5-10 minutes depending on the wetness of the tester.

11. 11

    If at 25 minutes the cake still wiggles when you open the door then you may need the full 30-40 minutes.