1-2-3-4 Cake with Caramel Icing Recipe

Name: 1-2-3-4 Cake with Caramel Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 4 large eggs well beaten; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar dark, firmly packed; 1/4 cup milk; 2 cups powdered sugar well

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour, all-purpose
4 large eggs well beaten
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar dark, firmly packed
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar well

1
Preheat oven 350F (180C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth, add the eggs and continue beating until smooth.
3
In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together and add alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, beating steadily until smooth.
4
Add the vanilla and beat until well blended.
5
Grease and flour three 9 inch cake pans, divide the batter evenly among the pans, inchspank inch the bottom of the pans to distribute the batter evenly, and bake until a straw inserted in centers comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Let cool completely.
7
Meanwhile, to make the icing: melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan, add the brown sugar and milk, bring to a boil, and remove from the heat to cool.
8
Add the powdered sugar and mix until well blended.
9
When the cake layers are cooled, remove from the pans, place one layer on a cake plate, and spread one third of the icing on the layer.
10
Place a second layer over the icing and spread with more icing.
11
Top with the third layer and spread icing over the top and around the sides.

1963

kcal

Calories

Fat

290

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, all-purpose, 4 large eggs well beaten, and more.

Yes, 1-2-3-4 Cake with Caramel Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

1-2-3-4 Cake with Caramel Icing

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