Happy Healthy Birthday Cake

whisk baking soda

in another bowl

reduce speed to low and beat in vanilla extract

scrape down bowl

use electric mixer

increase speed to high and beat until whites hold stiff peaks

though this recipe will make two cake layers

grease pan liberally

pour batter into pans and lightly smooth the top surface

bake at 350f until layers are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean - approximately minutes

run knife around the cakes. invert pans onto wire and cool completely