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Butter Pound Cake Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 mins

?Butter pound cake is a recipe that uses butter as the main ingredient in the cake. The butter is used to create a rich and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special event.

 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
 5 ½ cups (350 ml) flour
 3 tbsp (45 ml). unsweetened coca
 1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda
 ½ tsp (2 ml). salt
 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla
 1 tsp (5 ml). vingar
 5 tbsp (70 ml). vegtable oil
 1 cup (225 ml) lukewarm water
 1 tbsp (15 ml). butter
 2 tbsp (30 ml). milk
 2 tbsp (30 ml). cocoa
 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla
 1 (16 oz) box of powdered sugar
1

Sift directly into ungreased 8 inch X 12 inch pan, sugar and cocoa.

2

Stir to remove lumps and mix well.

3

Add remaining dry ingredients and mix well, smoothing out evenly in pan.

4

Hollow out 3 holes in flour mixture.

5

Fill first hole with vanilla, second with vinegar and third with oil.

6

Pour in water. Mix thoroughly and bake 20 minutes in a 400 degree (200 C.) oven.

7

While cake is cooling, make frosting.

8

In small sauce pan over medium low heat, add all ingredients, stirring to mix well.

9

Add enough powdered sugar to make thick enough to spread but not too thick.

10

Pour over still warm cake to spread evenly.