Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare three 8-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk through to combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Cream butter until fluffy and then add sugar. Cream together for about 8 more minutes.

Step 4

Add eggs, one at a time, and mix just until combined.

Step 5

Add flour mixture and buttermilk, alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Combine each addition until well combined.

Step 6

Add vanilla and mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 7

Divide among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges turn loose from pan and toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire cooling racks and allow to cool completely.

Step 9

Frost cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.