Kentucky Butter Cake 3 Recipe

Heat oven to 325°. Generously grease and lightly flour 12-cup bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, blend all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pan. Bake at 325° for 55 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. In small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. DO NOT BOIL. Using long-tined fork, pierce cake 10 to 12 times. Slowly pour hot sauce over warm cake. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce iis absorbed. Invert cake onto serving plate. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

TIP: To substitute for buttermilk, use 1 T vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup.