1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Thoroughly grease the mold with butter using a pastry brush and place it on a cookie sheet. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 

4. In a large mixing bowl, use the mixer to beat together butter and sugar.

5. Beat in the eggs, then add the vanilla extract.

6. Once combined, alternate between adding the dry ingredients and milk. 

7. Slowly pour batter into the mold, filling about two-thirds full. 

8. Bake cakes for 30-40 minutes and cupcakes for 20-25 minutes until cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool before removing from mold. 

9. Once cooled, carefully turn the cake over to remove from mold. Decorate with Vanilla Frosting!