Get the pan and oven ready:
Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
An 8-inch square baking pan may be lined with parchment paper or greased and floured.
Combine the dry ingredients:
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized basin. Put aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the butter and sugar in a large basin with an electric mixer for three to four minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and eggs:
One egg at a time, adding and beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla essence and stir.
Mix with Dry Ingredients and Milk: Using the dry ingredients first and last, alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Blend until barely mixed.
Prepare the Cake:
Using a spatula, level the top of the batter after pouring it into the prepared pan.
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