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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
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 1 2 3 4 Cake Orange

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cream Of Tartar (quantity not specified in sources)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Raisins (quantity not specified in sources)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, quantity not specified in sources)

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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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