1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.

5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between pans and smooth the tops.

7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks.

8. For the glaze, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.

9. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool for 5 minutes.

10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and pour one-third of the glaze on top. Add second layer and pour remaining glaze over top and sides.

11. Let set at room temperature for 20 minutes before slicing.