Sleepy Cake

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is traditionally served with a glass of warm milk to help you fall asleep.
• It is believed that the baking powder and sugar in this cake can help create serotonin in the body, which promotes sleep.
• The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.