What is a 1-2-3-4 cake?

Much like pound cake, the 1-2-3-4 cake gets its name from the proportions of its base ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, four eggs. It’s so straightforward, you may not even have to write it down—making it easy to impress friends and family with, oh, just a little […]

Can I carve a 1234 cake?

The cake is sturdy enough to stack and frost for a birthday cake and still tender and moist enough to be enjoyable. You can even carve a 1234 cake (although I suggest chilling it–or any cake–first to make it easier to carve.)

How many eggs are in a 1 2 3 4 cake?

Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake. Much like pound cake, the 1-2-3-4 cake gets its name from the proportions of its base ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, four eggs.

What is the recipe for a basic 1 2 3 4 cake?

Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake. (You can use baking spray with flour.) In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a medium bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk,…