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1-2-3-4-5 Cake

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The one cake recipe you'll actually remember for next time. No half tablespoons, no quarter cups, forget all the complicated stuff. As long as you've got your counting skills down pat, you'll be good to go with this quick and tasty cake.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  30-60 minutes
Rating: 5/5

4 reviews
2 comments

ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a round cake pan.

In a bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and eggs. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Add the vanilla, milk, and baking powder and mix.

Fold in the flour and only mix until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the cake tests done.

Remove the 1-2-3-4-5 cake from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes in the pan then remove the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or storing.

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.


nutrition data

626 calories, 27 grams fat, 88 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments

  1. maggie REVIEW:

    I made this cake last sunday and it was delicious. This recipe is the best. Thanks

  2. Josie

    I haven't made this cake yet, because i am not sure what size pan to use.

  3. monica77 REVIEW:

    I made it with my friends for a surprise birthday party for another friend. Everyone loved it

  4. SKhalid REVIEW:

    it was amazing......... i added 4 tbsp of cocoa, and it was delicious. A simple cake,.... you can just dump anything you want! :P

  5. sogagirl REVIEW:

    great and easy

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