1 2 3 4 Cake Orange Recipe

This incredibly easy 1-2-3-4 cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser! A simple yet flavorful recipe, this moist and delicious cake features the bright zest of orange juice and the delightful chew of raisins. Originally found in a family recipe box, this cake was such a hit at a bake sale that it sold out instantly! Perfect for beginners, you can easily swap milk or water for the orange juice, making it incredibly versatile. Bake this 9x13 inch pan wonder today and experience the magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 270.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange

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How to Make 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice (or milk/water), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the raisins.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

30g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange?

1 2 3 4 Cake Orange takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange?

1 2 3 4 Cake Orange has approximately 270.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange?

The key ingredients for 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Cream Of Tartar, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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