Sponge Cake Layers

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk in small saucepan until bubbles form around edge of pan.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 350°.
4. 4
   Sift flour with baking powder and salt; set aside.
5. 5
   In large bowl of electric mixer at high speed, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored.
6. 6
   Gradually add the sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until smooth.
8. 8
   Add warm milk and vanilla, beating just until combined.
9. 9
   Turn batter into an ungreased 9-inch round layer cake pan, an ungreased 8-inch round layer cake pan and an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan (pour slightly less batter into square pan). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.