Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs.

Step 3

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet while alternately adding buttermilk.

Step 5

Mix in vanilla.

Step 6

Divide batter between 2 (8") round cake pans that have been generously greased with butter or shortening.

Step 7

Bake 25 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

Step 8

Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer cakes to cooling racks. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 9

In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the butter for 1 minute.

Step 10

Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Scrape the sides in between each addition. Mix for 30 seconds between each sugar addition.

Step 11

Add vanilla and buttermilk.

Step 12

Mix on medium/high speed for 4-5 minutes. Frosting will be light and creamy.

Step 13

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frosting your cake. Whip once more before frosting cake.