Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.