Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Interesting Facts
- The cake is named after the classic nursery rhyme “One, Two, Three, Four.”
- This cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthday parties to family reunions.
- This cake can also be served as a breakfast cake with a cup of coffee or tea!