Layered Cream Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9 inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1.5 cups sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt.

Step 3

Add 0.5 cup softened butter, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

Step 5

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer over it.

Step 7

Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Slice and serve.