1-2-3-4 Cake With Caramel Icing Recipe
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of a classic 1-2-3-4 Cake, adorned with luscious Caramel Icing. This recipe promises a moist, tender crumb and a rich caramel flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress both friends and family alike.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 635.4 per serving
- Fat Content: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 126.6mg
- Sodium Content: 136.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 96.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 70.8g
- Protein Content: 6.4g
Recipe Yield:
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Baking powder | 3 tsp |
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Unsalted butter (for icing) | 1/2 cup |
| Dark brown sugar (for icing) | 1 cup |
| Milk (for icing) | 1/4 cup |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 2 cups |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare Cake Pans: Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with waxed paper. Grease the paper and dust the insides of the pans with flour to prevent sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
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Alternate Adding Ingredients: At low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until well combined after each addition.
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Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Divide Batter: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans, spreading it out into an even layer.
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Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and transfer them to the wire racks to cool completely.
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Prepare Icing: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter for the icing. Add the dark brown sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Incorporate Confectioners’ Sugar: Gradually beat the confectioners’ sugar into the milk mixture until smooth, creating a thick and creamy caramel icing.
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Frost Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, stack them on a cake plate, spreading 1/3 cup of the caramel icing between each layer. Then, generously frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining icing, ensuring it is evenly coated.
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Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake into generous portions and serve to delighted guests, savoring each delectable bite of this irresistible 1-2-3-4 Cake with Caramel Icing.
Tips:
- Adjust Icing Quantity: If you prefer a thicker layer of icing or plan to cover the entire cake more generously, consider doubling the icing recipe or making a batch and a half for optimal coverage.
- Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Customize: Experiment with additional flavorings such as cinnamon or nutmeg in the cake batter, or sprinkle chopped nuts or sea salt over the icing for added texture and flavor complexity.
Indulge in the blissful simplicity of this timeless recipe, where every bite is a celebration of sweet nostalgia and culinary perfection. Enjoy the sheer pleasure of creating and savoring this 1-2-3-4 Cake with Caramel Icing, destined to become a cherished favorite for years to come.
