pound cake with topping

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter
• 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 5 tablespoons

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. sift together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' 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 1 cup water, mixing just until incorporated. spread into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup butter. bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. remove from heat, and stir in . pour hot syrup over hot cake. let soak for 20 minutes.