1-2-3-4 Basic Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A classic and moist vanilla cake with a tender crumb, perfect for celebrations or everyday treats, customizable with your favorite toppings and frostings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time.
  3. Add dry ingredients, one cup at a time.
  4. Add vanilla extract.
  5. Bake at 350°F in an 8 or 9-inch pan for 8 to 9 minutes.
  6. Complete with your favorite topping.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

527 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12414.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 267.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1544.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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