Gather all your ingredients on the counter, ensuring they are at room temperature.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a mixing bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.

Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture while alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Once cooled, decorate with cream cheese frosting using piping bags.