Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your cake pans.

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour.

Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cakes cool completely before decorating with vibrant icing and designs to create the Medusa effect.