foolproof vanilla cake

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• vegetable oil spray
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 350

spray baking pans with oil, set aside

in a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar. in a small bowl, combine buttermilk and vanilla; add to the butter mixture and combine. add butter mixture to the dry ingredients one third at a time, scraping the bowl frequently.

bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clear. cool, then frost.