Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare two 8 inch round pans with vegetable pan spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a hand mixer with beaters) until light and fluffy, for about 3-5minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Continue beating for one minute. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Step 6

Bake for 35-40minutes on the center rack or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool completely on the grid.