1-2-3-4 Cake

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Introducing the delightful '1 2 3 4 cake' recipe, a classic dessert that has been cherished for generations. This timeless recipe is incredibly simple, requiring just four essential ingredients: flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. The name itself refers to the basic ratio of these ingredients, making it easy to remember. With its moist texture and buttery flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea.

Keywords: cake, dessert, simple, classic, buttery.

1 2 3 4 cake details

1 2 3 4 cake, recipe Rating: 4.4
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Easy homemade basic cake from scratch that you can add anythings to and make any flavor you like. This is a family recipe that we have passed down 4 or more generations. You can add thing like 1/4 cup cocoa or a of box JELL-O(R) powder to make other flavors.
Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 20

• 1 cup margarine (or butter)
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking power
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 egg whites
• (optional 1/4 cup cocoa)
• (optional box JELL-O(R) gelatin)

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cream together margarine and sugar.
3. Separate eggs saving whites for later.
4. Mix the yolks in the batter.
5. shift together dry ingredients. set aside.
6. add vanilla to milk. set aside.
7. add dry ingredients one cup at a time to batter with milk as needed (beating until smooth before adding next cup.)
8. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites
9. Bake in a greased 9×13-inch cake pan for 25-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes clean.