White Cake From Scratch

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 by 9 inch baking pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in milk until batter is smooth.
5. For cake: bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. For cupcakes: bake 20 to 25 minutes.