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Susan's Butter Cake

SUBMITTED BY: SUSAN FEILER PHOTO BY: Michigan Mommy

"This is the richest, most delicious pound cake you will ever eat. There is no substitute for real butter!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 10 inch tube pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing just until incorporated.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and immediately prick cake all over with a wooden pick 20 to 30 times. Pour butter sauce over cake. Allow cake to cool completely as cake is very fragile when warm. Run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert cooled cake onto a serving dish. Dust with powdered sugar.
  4. To make the Butter Sauce: Heat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon vanilla over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Do not boil.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Michigan Mommy
This recipe was a bit disapointing :( I had really high hopes because because of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Jessica
This recipe was absolutely delicious and moist. It was simple to make and I had raving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by MARIAM
Perfect for apple upside down cake. I halved the recipe and baked it in an 8X8 pyrex dish.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by thenettiep
Simple and easy. I am thinking about trying this as the base for Petits Four, what do you think? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2005 by MSCOOKS24
this cake made a big impression on my guests. i made it for a get together and eveyone raved.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by RSALERNO
Everbody loves this cake - it's always the first to go. The butter sauce makes it rich and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by EILISH40
Thanks. This is an excellent cake and after reading a review that said it did not have much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2005 by Albertacf
This buttery pound cake was fairly moist, and the glaze added interest. I baked it in a 325... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by TINA MINTER
my family loved it this is the first home made cake i have ever made it was fabulous MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by HOOKEDONJESUS