2 +1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 + 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temp
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 +1/2 cups milk
3 eggs

Buttercream Icing (This is a double recipe for a layer cake):
2 sticks butter at room temp
4 teaspoons butter flavoring Can use clear vanilla instead
6 cups confectioner's sugar
4-8 tablespoons milk