4 larg :eggs at room temp
2 c :white granulated sugar
1 tsp :vanilla extract
1 c :whole milk
1/4 c :unsalted or lightly salted butter
2 c :all purpose flour
2 tsp :baking powder
1/4 tsp :salt (use 3/8 tsp if using unsalted butter)
Directions
1- Beat eggs in large mixing bowl (with paddle attachment if possible) for 4 minutes. Do not shorten the time.
2- Add sugar and continue beating for another 4 - 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and stir on low just until combined.
3- In a separate, sift together dry ingredients. Add to eggs and sugar on low speed just until combined.
4- In a saucepan (or microwave) heat milk and butter just until the butter is melted. Add to batter, beat just until combined.
5- Pour into two greased and floured 8" pans.
6- Bake at 325 about 33 - 35 mins or until the middle springs back when touched, or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7- Remove from oven and let stand in pans for 10 mins. Then turn out onto a wire cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.