The name of this old-fashioned cake comes from the simple formula used for measuring the main ingredients: one cup butter, two cups sugar, three cups flour, and four eggs.

Makes 1 eight-inch-round layer cake

You might need to buy:
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • granulated sugar
  • buttermilk
  • pure vanilla extract
  • Grated zest of 2 lemons
  • Lemon Curd
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream
  • assorted fresh berries