The Famous Cake My Mother Baked in the ’80s and ’90s

Ingredients You’ll Need
2 cups all-purpose flourDesserts

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 large eggs

1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking sodaBaked Goods

¼ tsp salt

½ cup shredded coconut (optional, a common ’80s touch)

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

How to Make It

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How to Make It
1. Prepare the BatterBaked Goods

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream (or yogurt) and vanilla.