Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Grease a 9×13-inch cake pan with butter or oil spray.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a large bowl, beat the yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until pale and fluffy.
Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the flour mixture.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold half of the beaten egg whites into the batter, then fold in the rest until smooth and fluffy.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 30 minutes, then prick the top with a fork.