1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate them into the batter.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
• For an extra touch of richness, you can add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the batter.
• If you want to make a layer cake, simply double the recipe and divide the batter between two cake pans.
• This cake is delicious on its own, but feel free to frost it with your favorite icing or enjoy it with a dusting of powdered sugar
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