Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease the cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Beat the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.

Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Frost with your choice of frosting once completely cool.