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1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 cups milk

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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Pour Batter into Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The exact time may vary, so start checking around 25 minutes.

Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting (Optional): Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost them with your favorite frosting. Cream cheese frosting or chocolate ganache are popular choices for vanilla cake.

Decorate (Optional): Decorate the cake as desired. You can add sprinkles, fresh fruit, or additional decorations based on your preference.

Serve and Enjoy: Once the frosting is set, slice and enjoy your delicious homemade vanilla cake!

Feel free to get creative with this basic recipe by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or flavored extracts to customize it to your liking. Enjoy your homemade cake!