Kentucky Butter Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
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• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons water