Bestest as Light and Fluffy as a Butter Cake Can Be!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Grated lime, lemon, or orange zest but this is optional
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 4 Large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (or 200 grams). My favorite is Pillsbury Bleached.
• 2 1/4 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 Sticks of good quality unsalted butter (8 oz or 227 grams)
• 1/4 cup Whole milk (60 ml)
• 1 cup Sugar, divided (1/4 cup + 3/4 cup) or 50 grams + 150 grams