One, Two, Three, Four Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is often referred to as a “four-ingredient cake” due to its simplicity.
• This cake is traditionally served with a simple confectioner’s sugar glaze.
• This cake can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert.