Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4. Add in the eggs and beat for an additional minute.
5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
6. Slowly pour in the milk and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until everything is well combined.
7. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and transfer to the oven.
8. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before serving.