Philadelphia-Style Butter Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Add dry ingredients to butter and sugar mixture, alternately with milk and vanilla extract.
6. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is a classic Philadelphia-style dessert.
• It is also known as a "butter cake" or a "Philadelphia-style cake."
• It is popular for birthdays and other special occasions.