"This is a favorite of our family. My mother-in-law has made it for years...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, room temperature (do not substitute)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (see note below) or 1 cup sour milk (see note below)
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3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons hot water
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1/4 cup butter
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla