Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
2
Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed.
3
Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter. Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake.
4
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
5
Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling racks. Cool completely and spread cake layers with your favorite frosting to make a 3-layer cake.
1294
kcal
Calories
57
g
Fat
175
g
Carbs
24
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 3 cups flour, and more.
Yes, Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake 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.
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