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Ingredientes
- Kentucky Butter Cake - Adapted from Laura Davis
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup real butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Buttermilk Butter Sauce:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, sliced and slightly mashed, for serving, optional
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