Ingredients for 1 2 3 4 Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups cake flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
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How to Make 1 2 3 4 Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 2 cups granulated sugar, creaming for 6-8 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups cake flour and 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/white vinegar).
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- To remove air bubbles, gently tap each pan 3-4 inches above the countertop several times.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 5-10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, frost the layers with your favorite frosting to create a delicious three-layer cake.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
133g
Fat
53g
Carbs
19g
