Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or butter.

Cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with ½ cup of whole milk.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 26-32 minutes, checking for doneness.

Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with 1 tablespoon of confectioner’s sugar before serving.