1234 Cake Recipe

This treasured family recipe, passed down through generations, creates a moist and delicious cake perfect for birthdays or any special occasion. Easily adapted into a layered masterpiece with jam filling and creamy white frosting, or enjoyed as a single layer delight. Get ready to bake a piece of history!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 501 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 1234 Cake

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • favorite jam
  • favorite white frosting

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How to Make 1234 Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  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.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, if making a layered cake, spread your favorite jam between the layers.
  10. Frost the entire cake with your favorite white frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

161g

Fat

64g

Carbs

23g

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