"This gooey butter cake is a recreation of the classic yeasted version, which hails from St. Louis...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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3 tablespoons milk, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons warm water (about 110 degrees F)
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1¾ teaspoons active dry yeast
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 egg
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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For the Topping:
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3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
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2 tablespoons water
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2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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¾ cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 egg
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1 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
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