Just not what I feel is a true One Two Three Four Cake. The taste texture and taste just aren't what one would expect from a "True" recipe for this cake. I feel the recipe would be suited under a different name - since it is NOT a One Two Three Four Cake.
Might want to rename this "Yogurt" cake. Batter is very stiff and cake is dense. This is not a 1,2,3,4 Cake, so named because they contain: 1 cup of milk & butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups cake flour, and 4 eggs. From there, variations may add 1/2 to 1 tsp salt, 2 to 4 tsp. baking powder, 1 to 2 tsp. vanilla, and may separate the whites or not depending upon the lightness desired. Some recipes substitute all-purpose flour, making them more coarsely textured than the real thing.
If used almost immediately it might be okay but with 2 tsps. of cream of tartar it is almost bound to be dry. Much better recipes for this cake on this site
This is an exceptionally moist and delicious cake made with the yogurt suggested. I made it in a Bundt pan to serve for 15 people and had ample. I substituted 1 cup of golden sugar for 1 cup of the white called for I used the peel of one whole orange and added a few handfuls of golden raisins mixed well with a bit of the flour. It stays moist for days and will likely freeze well if only it lasts that long!
I tried this recipe because of the yogurt. It came out very dry and not at all what I expected. I am an experienced baker and this cake actually fell somewhat in the middle something that hasn't happened in a long time. I won't be baking this one again.
I made this cake as a present for my in-laws. They are quite aged and do not like frosted cakes. They loved it. I added 1/2 cup raisins to the recipe.It turned out great.
I've made this recipe twice with excellent results. Both times I made two 8-inch layers put sliced strawberries between them and frosted the cake with a coffee/chocolate icing. I had to bake it for longer than 30 minutes - more like 40 or 45 - but it came out very moist and satisfying.
This cake came out a little dry. I did use lowfat greek yogurt so that may have been the issue. I will try this one again but I have a feeling its going to need a little less flour or a little more fat to get the tender yet moist cake I was seeking.
This is a good cake. I used fresh lemon peel and I think that made a big difference. It is more dense than a typical yellow cake.
