Southern Living Basic Yellow Cake Recipe ( Or Chocolate)

Method

1. I

   1. Cream butter then gradually add sugar, beating well .

2. II

   2. Add eggs, beating well after each addition: this mix should be fluffy yellow.

3. III

   3. In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder: The add mix to the creamed mixture ( above) alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mix. Mix well.

4. IV

   4. Stir in vanilla.

5. V

   5. Pour batter into 2 greased/floured 9" pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center come out clean.

6. VI

   6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove layers from pans and cool completely.