Classic 1-2-3-4 Cake (With Variations) Recipe
A classic 1-2-3-4 cake recipe offers an easy foundation for various flavors, such as bourbon, lemon, or orange cake.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F for Bundt/tube cakes or 375 F for layer cakes.
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Butter and flour a Bundt, tube, or multiple round cake pans.
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Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together; set aside.
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Cream butter until light, then gradually beat in sugar until fluffy. Incorporate vanilla, then eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Alternately add the sifted flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour, until smooth without overbeating.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
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Bake Bundt/tube cakes at 350 F for 55-60 minutes, or until done. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
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Bake layer cakes at 375 F for 25-30 minutes, or until done.
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For glaze, combine powdered sugar, melted butter, 2 tablespoons milk/cream, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until smooth, adding more milk for desired drizzling consistency.
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For layer cakes, apply your preferred frosting.