"This is the kind of classic, all-American layer cake that birthday memories are made of. It's guaranteed to please a crowd. To make an 8-inch layer cake, as featured on "Martha Bakes," use 1 teaspoon salt and finish with Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting. Adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook."..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
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1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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4 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups milk