Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/3 cups cake flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup 2% milkFROSTING:1 cup unsalted butter, softened3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugarOptional: Colored sprinkles or nonpareils
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Pour into prepared pans, dividing batter evenly.
Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with sprinkles or nonpareils if desired.
