BASIC 1-2-3-4 CAKE

Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake image

Provided by dev_carlsen

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed.
Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter. Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling racks. Cool completely and spread cake layers with your favorite frosting to make a 3-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 452.3, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 33.6, Protein 6.3