Classic Homemade Vanilla Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting, optional)
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar (for frosting, optional)
• 2-4 tablespoons (30-60ml) whole milk (for frosting, optional)
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting, optional)