Beat eggs in mixing bowl with paddle attachment for 4 minutes. Dont skip this step.

Add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy for 4-5 minutes. Add vanilla and stir on low until just combined.

In a separate bowl sift dry ingredients. Add them to the eggs and sugar and mix on low until just combined.

In a saucepan on low heat melt butter in milk. Add the butter mixture to the batter until just combined.

Pour into greased and floured 8"or 9" cake pans. Bake at 325°F until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean or middle springs back when touched. NB cakes are almost ready when you start to smell them