1-2-3-4 Cake

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans,.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.

7. 7

   Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed.

8. 8

   Divide batter equally among prepared pans.

9. 9

   Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter.

10. 10

    Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake.

11. 11

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

12. 12

    Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Invert cakes onto cooling racks.

14. 14

    Cool completely and spread cake layers with your favorite frosting to make a 3-layer cake.