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Ingredients
- 4 x Large eggs.
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking pwdr
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Healthy pinch of salt
- 1 c. butter, (1/2 lb) at room temperature (2 sticks, see note)
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 4 x Large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 c. buttermilk, at room temperature
Directions
- This old cake, that has been around at least since the Depression, is so named because it calls for 1 c. of butter, 2 c. of sugar, 3 c. of flour and Butter and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift together flour, baking pwdr, baking soda and salt, and set aside. Cream butter and sugar till mix lightens into cream color, about 2 min. Add in Large eggs one at a time, scraping bowl well after each addition. Beat about 5 min after all the Large eggs are added. Add in the vanilla and lemon zest. Alternately add in the flour mix and buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour, and mix briefly after each addition. Spread proportionately in pans and bake for about 30 min, or possibly till a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top springs back when touched. Cold on wire rack.
- Cake can be frosted with any favorite icing. It makes a wonderful, large strawberry shortcake. Or possibly, the lemon curd recipe from the accompanying Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcake recipe can be spread over each layer and powdered sugar sprinkled over the top of the cake.
- Note: Use real butter or possibly stick margarine. Don't substitute reduced-fat spreads; their higher water content often yields less-satisfactory results.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1667g | |
| Calories 5216 | |
| Calories from Fat 2021 | 39% |
| Total Fat 229.15g | 286% |
| Saturated Fat 130.78g | 523% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2165mg | 722% |
| Sodium 7159mg | 298% |
| Potassium 1375mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 702.16g | 187% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 35% |
| Sugars 416.26g | 278% |
| Protein 98.43g | 157% |
