1-2-3-4 cake
"This layer cake was a standard in our house. This recipe is a very old one that people could keep in their heads because of the utter simplicity of the formula that gave the cake its name—1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour, and 4 eggs. The juice mixture will give the cake a lovely, fresh, fruity flavor and it is not rich like an icing...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake
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Softened butter and flour, for the pans
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3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon plain salt
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1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
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1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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For the Filling and Topping
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3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
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