Vanilla Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened 

1-1/2 cups sugar 

2 eggs 

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (double-strength, if you've got it) 

2 cups unbleached flour 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1-1/3 cups buttermilk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar; stir in the eggs and vanilla. 

Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add half the dry mixture, and combine well. Stir in the buttermilk until well mixed, then add the rest of the flour mixture and beat until smooth. 

Divide the batter between two greased and floured 9" baking pans and bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.