Grease and flour or line with baking paper two 9 inch cake tins. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt until combined. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and sugar. Whisk for 1 ½ - 2 minutes on medium speed until the mix has slightly thickened and lightened in colour. Whisk in the oil.
Add the flour mix and milk to the eggs/sugar mix in alternating batches, starting and ending with flour mix. Be careful not to over mix.
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake at for about 25 - 28 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Do not over bake. Cool completely in an airtight container before frosting.
