Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

If you would like to create a colorful cake, separate the batter into different bowls and add your food coloring of choice. Swirl the colors for a beautiful effect.

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.

Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Once cooled, frost the top of one cake layer with your frosting choice.

Place the second layer on top, then frost the top and sides of the cake.

Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive look!