1/2 cup of cubed butter
1/4 cup of water
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Beat the sugar and butter in a bowl until fluffy and light.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix well.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch baking dish.
Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges and the center tube of the cake.
Turn the cake out onto a rack set over waxed paper.
For the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water.
Melt the butter and dissolve the sugar over medium heat.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Finishing the Cake
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