Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups of sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup buttermilk

Butter Sauce:

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Methods:

1. In bowl, cream the butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
2. Adding eggs, one at a time, beating well after every addition.
3. Beating in vanilla.
4. Blending flour, baking powder, baking soda also salt; add to cream mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after every addition.
5. Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch pan. tube mould.
6. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-70 minutes.
7. Cool 10 minutes.
8. Run a knife around the edges and the central tube of the mold.
9. Invert cake onto rack over waxed paper.

Butter Sauce:

1. For the sauce, combine the sugar, butter and water in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
3. Remove from fire; incorporate the extracts.
4. Poke holes in top of hot cake; pour 1/4 cup sauce over cake.
5. Let stand until sauce is absorbed.
6. Enjoy !