Instructions:

For the Butter Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating well after each addition.
3. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, then continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
4. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
5. Slice, serve, and enjoy the timeless goodness of Granny’s Old Fashioned Butter Cake!