Here’s a simple and delicious butter cake recipe condensed into 7 easy steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients, until just combined.

Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.