BALTIMORE BUTTER CAKEFOR THE CAKE:3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup butter, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla4 eggsFOR THE BUTTER SAUCE:6 tablespoons butter3/4 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons water2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

TO PREPARE THE CAKE:Generously grease a 10-inch tube pan and dust lightly with flour.

In a food processor or mixer, blend cake ingredients together until moistened and beat an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

MEANWHILE PREPARE SAUCE:In a small saucepan, combine ingredients and heat until butter melts. Do not bring mixture to a boil.

When cake is cooked, remove from oven and with a long-tined fork, pierce hot cake 10 to 12 times. Slowly pour hot butter sauce over cake. Cool in pan 30 to 40 minutes.

Remove from pan and serve.