Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour; mix until just combined.

Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.