Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

In another bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, mixing well until combined.

Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.

Alternately mix dry ingredients with milk into the butter mixture until smooth.

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

Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.