Preheat oven to 180 C / 350 F . Line one or two 8 inch round pans with parchment ( or grease with butter and dust with flour).
In a large bowl , sift or whisk together the flour , sugar , baking powder and salt
Add the butter , vanilla and milk . Beat for two minutes . Scrape bowl as needed.
Add both the eggs. Beat for two minutes. Scrape bowl as needed.
Pour batter into prepared pan or divide among two pans.Bake at 180 c / 350 F for 30 to 35 mins if baking in two pans or 45- 50 minutes if baking in one pan. A toothpick inserted in centre will come out clean and the cake will spring back when you touch the top.
Cool in pan for ten minutes , then remove from pan and parchment , cool completely on wire rack.
Slice and decorate according to your preference and serve. Tastes good as it is too !