Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture alternately with milk.
  4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over the cake, slice into squares, and serve.

Tip: Let the cake cool completely for neat slices and smooth frosting.