Citrus Yellow Cake

We tried this for Analee's birthday and it's a new fav! It's out of the pink BHG cookbook

3/4 c. butter, softened
3 ets
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 c. milk
2 tsp finely shredded orange peel

Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 min. Grease and flour 9x13 pan. In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

In large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, about 1/4 c. at a time, beating on medium until well combined and scraping sides of bowl. Beat on medium for 2 min more. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Add shredded orange peel.

Bake at 375º for 25-30 minutes. Cool and frost with Orange Butter Frosting