1-2-3-4 POUND CAKE

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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,...

Provided by Mona Reed

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened (or shortening)
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking powder
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
3 c flour
4 eggs
1 c chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat over to 350 °F
  • 2. Cream butter (or shortening) and sugar
  • 3. Add eggs one at a time
  • 4. Alternate adding flour and buttermilk
  • 5. Sift in soda
  • 6. Fold in remaining ingredients
  • 7. Bake in bundt pan for 35-40, depending on your oven

Laia Abadal Garrido
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Kuda Zinyemba
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Overall, this is a good recipe for a simple, classic pound cake.


Mr Musa
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The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


hamzeh hoseinpoor
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been a little lighter and fluffier.


Brighton Tembo
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so simple to make, yet it's always moist and delicious. I love that I can use different extracts to change up the flavor.


Mayson Hopland
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This is my go-to cake recipe when I'm short on time or ingredients. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and it's the perfect base for any kind of frosting or topping.


Lulu Perez
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out perfect! It was light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb. The flavor was also spot-on, with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sweetness. Everyone loved it!


Ayesha Imtiaz
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This cake was incredibly easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. I was very impressed with how moist and flavorful it was, especially considering how simple the ingredients are. Will definitely be making this again!