1-2-3-4 pound cake
Grandmother made this cake on demand (using the word lightly). We had some of our best conversations while she was preparing it or while we were sharing it, slice to slice. She called it 1-2-3 Cake, but I've learned most call it 1-2-3-4 Cake. I have two other versions of this recipe (posted in comments), both using plain milk, white sugar only, baking powder instead of soda, AND one using almond extract. I tried adding almond extract to my grandmother's version, which seemed to make the cake taste more authentic to hers. I'd love to convert this into a cookie recipe.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
depends on the portions
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened (or shortening)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 4 - eggs
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
How To Make 1-2-3-4 pound cake
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Step 1Preheat over to 350 °F
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Step 2Cream butter (or shortening) and sugar
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Step 3Add eggs one at a time
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Step 4Alternate adding flour and buttermilk
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Step 5Sift in soda
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Step 6Fold in remaining ingredients
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Step 7Bake in bundt pan for 35-40, depending on your oven
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