1. Sift together prepared flour, baking powder and
salt.

2. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until
light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time while
beating, then stir in the vanilla extract. Beat in the
flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just
until incorporated. Do not overbeat the mixture.

3. Pour the batter into the greased pans.

4. Bake at 175 degrees C for 25 to 30 minutes.
Insert and withdraw a toothpick to ensure that the
center is cooked.

5. Cool 15 minutes, then remove cake from pans
and allow to cool before frosting.