Philly Butter Cake [Scratch]

Name: Philly Butter Cake [Scratch]
Ingredients: Cake; 2 medium white potatoes; 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, equals 2 packages; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs, well beaten; 3 - 3 1/2 cups all flour; Topping; 3/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 -4 tablespoons milk

16 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

Cake
2 medium white potatoes
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, equals 2 packages
1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, well beaten
3 - 3 1/2 cups all flour
Topping
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 -4 tablespoons milk

Directions

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["Peel potatoes and boil until tender. Drain and reserve 3/4 c of cooking water. Mash the potatoes and stir in the potato water; set aside. Dissolve yeast in the warm water and add the 1 teaspoons salt.", "Add the yeast mixture to the potato mixture; mix on low speed to blend.", "Cream the butter and add the 1 c of sugar a little at a time along with the salt and beaten eggs.", "Stir in the yeast mix. Mix well and add 3 c of the flour (1 c at a time) beating vigorously after each cup.", "Dough should be soft but not wet so add up to 1/2 cup more flour if necessary. Cover bowl and let rise until doubled, about one hour.", "Grease a 9x13 pan or two 8\" square pans. When dough has doubled